Row erupts over candidate selection process in Sinn Féin's Clare branch

Local cumainn that nominated Noeleen Moran have written to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald after Donna McGettigan was selected to contest the next election

Two Co Clare Sinn Féin cumainn have objected after Shannon Municipal District Council member Donna McGettigan was selected as a party candidate for the next general election. Picture: SinnFein.ie

Sinn Féin says that all of its selection conventions adhere to party rules after a row broke out within the Clare branch last week.

A selection convention decided that Shannon-based councillor Donna McGettigan will be the party’s nominee for the next general election after she received the nominations required.