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10 Sept 2025

The 16 Mayo candidates: Profiles on all General Election contestants

Gerry Murray (Sinn Féin)

FROM: Charlestown:
OCCUPATION: Public representative
ELECTION CHANCES: The inclusion of Gerry Murray onto the Sinn Féin ticket surprised many in the county, particularly when it came at a time when the party was struggling in the polls. The Charlestown native admitted himself it was a gamble but felt there was still a bounce for the party ahead of election day. Murray's popularity in east Mayo is unquestioned and a wave of support for Sinn Féin may put Murray in a shake for the final seat but if the polling figures remain the same, he is likely to act as a sweeper to get running mate Conway-Walsh over the line.

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