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John O’Donoghue steps back from local election bid

Former Government minister John O’Donoghue has withdrawn his attempt to seek a nomination to contest the next local elections for Fianna Fáil in Kerry.

John O’Donoghue steps back from local election bid

Tue, 11 Dec, 2018 - 05:00

Anne Lucey

Former Government minister John O’Donoghue has withdrawn his attempt to seek a nomination to contest the next local elections for Fianna Fáil in Kerry.

The party confirmed Mr O’Donoghue, 62, withdrew his name yesterday morning, but gave no reason.

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