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West of Ireland political community in shock following the sudden death of Roscommon-Galway Election Candidate John Naughten

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West of Ireland political community in shock following the sudden death of Roscommon-Galway Election Candidate John Naughten

There is shock and sadness throughout the political community in the Galway/Roscommon constituency following the news this morning of the death of Fine Gael Election Candidate John Naughten.

A farmer and public representative, aged in his 50s, Councillor Naughten was first elected as a local county councillor 21 years ago and was Chairperson of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly.

He was most recently re-elected to the council in June of this year where he saw his first preference vote increase by a further 20pc.

The Drum native was recently selected as a Fine Gael General Election candidate for the constituency after beating Ballinasloe senator Aisling Dolan in a selection convention.

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A Garda spokesman has said that foul play is not suspected and the death is being treated as a personal tragedy.

They also added that a file will be prepared for the coroner.

A statement on the Fine Gael website has paid tribute to the late Councillor Naughten who is survived by his wife Breda and three children.

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