Fine Gael councillor Michael Creed seeks to replace cousin as election candidate in Cork

Michael Creed TD confirmed to a private Fine Gael meeting in April 2023 he would not contest the next general election

From left: Fine Gael councillors Michael Creed, Eileen Lynch and Ted Lucey after being  elected to the Macroom Local Electoral Area with, right, Michael Creed TD at Cork County Hall last month. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Fine Gael councillor Michael Creed is seeking to replace his first cousin, Michael Creed TD, as the party’s nominee for the upcoming general election in Cork North-West.

The party is due to host its selection convention for the constituency on Monday, July 22.