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Midlands TD Jumps To Fourth Favourite To Become Fianna Fáil Leader

Monday, 22 August 2022 11:15

The race to replace Michéal Martin as party leader is well underway.

A midlands TD has jumped to fourth favourite to become the new Fianna Fáil leader.

Barry Cowen's odd have been cut from 12/1 to 7/1, with BoyleSports reporting some backing for the Laois Offaly deputy.

Cowen is now the fourth most likely to take over as party leader should the opportunity arise, behind Jim O'Callaghan, Michael McGrath and James Lawless.

Next Fianna Fáil Leader - Odds by BoyleSports

9/4 Jim O'Callaghan

3/1 Michael McGrath

13/2 James Lawless

7/1 Barry Cowen

8/1 Darragh O'Brien

8/1 Jack Chambers

11/1 Dara Calleary

12/1 Thomas Byrne

12/1 Norma Foley

14/1 Niall Collins

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