Boylan likely to be named as Sinn Féin candidate for by-election

It's believed that no other candidate has put themselves forward ahead of Friday's convention when nominations for entries close

Sinn Féin's Lynn Boylan with Mary Lou McDonald. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Senator Lynn Boylan is likely to be announced as the Sinn Féin candidate for the Dublin Bay South by-election this week.

It is understood that no other candidate has put themselves forward ahead of the convention due to be held on Friday when nominations for entries close.