Fine Gael selects Billy O’Shea to contest Kerry constituency in General Election

Billy O’Shea has been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Kerry constituency at the next General Election.

Party members selected Mr. O’Shea, a 1997 All Ireland Senior football winner, at a convention held in the Heights Hotel, Killarney, which was chaired by Senator Garret Ahearn.

Fine Gael have now chosen 66 General Election candidates in 41 constituencies.

Billy O’Shea said: “It is indeed a great honour and privilege to have been selected to run for Fine Gael in the upcoming General Election.

“As an auctioneer and publican, as well as having worked in the banking and veterinary sales sector, I feel that I have the diverse experience in engaging with the public and business sector to fulfil the requirements sought by the people of Kerry. 

“I am passionate about representing the people of Kerry and ensuring that their needs are achieved at a national level.”