Fianna Fáil has confirmed the addition of Cynthia Ní Mhurchú to the ticket for the European Parliament Ireland South Constituency.
She will join sitting MEP Billy Kelleher on the ticket.
Cynthia is deeply-rooted in the South East and started her career as a primary school teacher in her native Carlow and currently works as a Barrister.
She has previously worked as a bi-lingual broadcaster and journalist for a range of media organisations, including RTÉ, Raidió na Gaeltachta, the Sunday Independent and the Sunday Tribune, and is well-remembered for co-hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994.
Commenting on her addition, Cynthia said “It is a great honour to be selected to represent Fianna Fáil in Ireland South in the upcoming European Elections. I have reached a stage in my professional life where I believe my extensive experience, broad skillset and personal qualities would be an asset to the European Parliament. I have a proven track record in education, media and communications and law and am deeply committed to the Irish Language, culture and arts.”
She continued: “I look forward to hitting the ground running, meeting with and talking to people about why Europe matters, and how its policies can improve the lives of people and communities of Ireland South. Beirimis bua le chéile. "
Commenting on the addition, Fianna Fáil’s Director of Elections, Minister Darragh O’Brien TD, said: "Gabhaim comhghairdeas le Cynthia as a bheith roghnaithe. She is an excellent addition to the Ireland South ticket. Cynthia is a very accomplished candidate, who brings a wealth of experience to the campaign. She has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to public service and community throughout her career and would make a great MEP for the region. In Cynthia, we have another strong Fianna Fáil European candidate, along with MEP Billy Kelleher, who will work tirelessly for the people of Ireland South.”
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