FF splits Ireland South in two as it targets European seats

Major row occurred between party candidates Billy Kelleher and Malcolm Byrne over the divide

Fianna Fáil bosses have controversially instructed its Ireland South MEP candidates to divide the constituency up between them in a bid to try and win two seats in May.

The Irish Examiner has learned that a major row erupted between Billy Kelleher, the party and Malcolm Byrne over the instructions which will see the candidates limit themselves to some parts of the vast constituency.