He lost out by eight votes to Dr. Martin Daly at last night’s selection convention in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town.

Shannonside political analyst Ivan Connaughton says Martin Daly requires substantial Roscommon support to oust Eugene Murphy.

The two remaining candidates will face off for the party's nomination in Roscommon-Galway tonight.

One of the buildings on the site was gutted, while another received severe smoke damage.

He’s set to contest their selection convention later this month, where he’ll go head-to-head with Senator Eugene Murphy.

It will pit him against Fianna Fáil senator Eugene Murphy in the selection convention, which is likely to be held later this month. 

The Irish College of GPs published research last week showing only two counties have adequate GP cover.