Kathleen Funchion has been selected by Sinn Féin as their candidate to contest the Carlow-Kilkenny by-election.
The selection was made at a meeting in Leighlinbridge last night which was attended by MEP Liadh Ní Riada and Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald.
Deputy McDonald told KCLR news she thinks Councillor Funchion is the ideal candidate for them.