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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

Tue, 08 Sep, 2020 - 13:07

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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.

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