Five candidates aiming to contest next election for Fine Gael in Cork South Central

Nominations closed on Friday for the upcoming selection convention, which will take place on July 23

Simon Coveney had held a Cork South Central seat for 26 years. File photo

Five candidates have put their names forward to contest the next election for Fine Gael in Cork South Central, following Simon Coveney’s decision to step down.

Former MEP candidate John Mullins, Senator Jerry Buttimer, and councillors Shane O’Callaghan, Des Cahill, and Úna McCarthy will all fight for the shot at Mr Coveney’s seat, which he held for 26 years.