She is the replacement for Athlone Councillor John Naughten who passed away suddenly last October.
The replacement for the late John Naughten on Roscommon County Council has been selected.
Drum community activist Valerie Duffy was chosen at a selection convention at the Athlone Springs Hotel in Monksland last night.
Ms Duffy was selected over the Taughmaconnell - based Ger Grehan.
Recently retired TD Denis Naughten proposed Valerie Duffy's candidacy while she was seconded by Councillor Domnick Connolly.
Athlone Councillor John Naughten passed away suddenly last October.
He was due to contest the November General Election for Fine Gael.
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