Former RTÉ journalist added to Fianna Fáil ticket for EU elections

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú said: “My priorities for the people of Ireland South is to be a strong voice for the region in Europe, to focus on increased regional development, along with fighting for a just transition for Ireland, as we strive to reach our carbon targets in the years ahead. " File photo: Rory Kellett Photography Studio.

Former RTÉ journalist Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has been added to the Fianna Fáil ticket for the EU elections in the Ireland South Constituency. 

She will join sitting MEP Billy Kelleher on the ticket.

Ms Ní Mhurchú started her career as a primary school teacher in her native Carlow and currently works as a barrister. 

She has previously worked as a bilingual broadcaster and journalist for a range of media organisations, including RTÉ, Raidió na Gaeltachta, the Sunday Independent and the Sunday Tribune, and co-hosted the infamous “Riverdance” Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994.

Ms Ní Mhurchú said: "I have reached a stage in my professional life where I believe my extensive experience, broad skillset and personal qualities would be an asset to the European Parliament. 

"I have a proven track record in education, media and communications and law and am deeply committed to the Irish language, culture and arts.” 

She now joins a growing list of candidates who will be battling it out for a seat in the southern constituency including Fine Gael's Seán Kelly, sitting Green Party MEP Grace O'Sullivan, Carlow-Kilkenny Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion and Mick Wallace.

She said: “My priorities for the people of Ireland South is to be a strong voice for the region in Europe, to focus on increased regional development, along with fighting for a just transition for Ireland, as we strive to reach our carbon targets in the years ahead. 

"I also have a particular interest in both Family Law and internet safety for all, but especially for our young people. I will work hard to promote Ireland and the South in the EU and ensure policies favourable to Ireland and our citizens are promoted and achieved."