The former president of the Irish Medical Organisation wants to run for Fianna Fáil in the Roscommon-Galway constituency.

Athleague man Ivan Connaughton said he had been approached by various parties and wouldn't rule out a future run.

37 candidates and sitting councillors are vying for 18 seats in three Roscommon Local Electoral Areas.

Martin died suddenly on his farm while attending to his sheep with his son, Ivan, on Monday.

Paying tribute on social media, his son and former councillor Ivan Connaughton described him as a 'larger than life character'.

He is speaking one year on from stepping away from politics.

The student will get to meet her fellow Councillors for the first time in person later this month

Emer Kelly will take up the seat held by Ivan Connaughton when he quits local politics later this month