Billy Kelleher suffers shock loss in bid to become MEP candidate

Long-standing Cork TD Billy Kelleher has lost out by just eight votes in his bid to be selected as Fianna Fáil's Ireland South candidate in the imminent European elections today.

However, party sources have suggested he could be added to the election ticket when senior officials meet next week due to the need to ensure a south west presence in the sprawling and competitive constituency.