Lynn Boylan and former Mayor of Derry among Sinn Féin's candidates for the Seanad

Party leader Mary Lou McDonald and the party's Ard Chomhairle met over the weekend and agreed on seven candidates who have been backed ahead of voting opening for the race later this month.

A former MEP, a former mayor and outgoing senators have been picked as candidates by Sinn Féin for the upcoming race for the Seanad Éireann.

Party leader Mary Lou McDonald and the party's Ard Chomhairle met over the weekend and agreed on seven candidates who have been backed ahead of voting opening for the race for the Upper House later this month.