Eugene Murphy leaves Fianna Fáil to run as independent in general election

He had been in discussions with Michael Fitzmaurice about running under the Independent Ireland banner but this did not materialise

Senator Eugene Murphy said he has a 'significant' number from within the Fianna Fáil party locally who will be supporting his campaign.

Senator Eugene Murphy has left Fianna Fáil and will run as an Independent in the upcoming general election.

It comes after the party failed to select him in the Roscommon Galway constituency, instead choosing GP Martin Daly in a one candidate strategy.