Two brothers will compete against each other for a seat in the same constituency in the general election - but for two different parties.

Fine Gael's Fergus O'Dowd has already been selected to fight the election and retain his seat in Louth.

Deputy Fergus O'Down, FG on the Grangebellew farm of Andrew Purcell and Alf McGlew. Photo: Fergus O'Dowd via Twitter

But this morning it has been confirmed that his brother Michael, a former mayor of Drogheda, will be running for Renua Ireland.  

 The O'Dowd brothers Left to right: Former mayor of Drogheda, Michael, TD Fergus and publisher Niall, via Twitter 

Another brother Niall, a journalist based in New York, considered running as an independent candidate for President four years ago.