Gráinne Seoige to file papers in bid for Fianna Fáil nomination

Gráinne Seoige faces competition for the nomination with councillors John Connolly and Alan Cheevers, and senator Ollie Crowe among those expected to contest the convention, which is expected to take place early in September. Picture: Marc O'Sullivan

TV star Gráinne Seoige is expected to file papers next week in her bid to succeed outgoing Fianna Fáil TD Eamon Ó Cuív.

The veteran presenter is seeking the Fianna Fáil nomination to run in Galway West.