Colm Markey to fill McGuinness' empty European Parliament seat 

Colm Markey 48 year old was first elected to the council in 2009. Picture: Denis Minihane

Fine Gael Councillor Colm Markey is to replace Mairead McGuinness as MEP for the Midlands -North West constituency.

The Louth County Councillor insists he will work hard to serve the interests of the Irish people in the European Parliament.