MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher and Meath Senator Thomas Byrne will represent Fianna Fáil in the European elections in the Midlands-North West region.

They were selected during the parties selection convention in Co Westmeath this afternoon.

Mr. Gallagher is a sitting MEP from Burtonport in Donegal while, Thomas Byrne, is a former TD and current Fianna Fail Senator.