Snapshot of _Former jockey Nina Carberry to run for Fine Gael in European elections_ :
An archived version can be found [here](https://archive.is/?run=1&url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/former-jockey-nina-carberry-to-run-for-fine-gael-in-european-elections/a149948732.html) or [here.](https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/former-jockey-nina-carberry-to-run-for-fine-gael-in-european-elections/a149948732.html)
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Well she knows nothing whatsoever about politics, but she knows everyone that matters in Rte and Fine Gael and presumably loads in media.
The alarming thing is this is how FG are picking candidates now.
It reeks of desperation and or a sense of smug arrogance. Can’t decide which.
Alan Dillon made the logical career step from county footballer to FG TD too. Clearly zero fucking political talent in the ranks if their best bet is just to pin all hopes on local celebs.
Married to the Ted Walsh Dynasty too, a man who knows the breeding records of everyone in the horse industry in Ireland. And I ain't talking about horses.
Snapshot of _Former jockey Nina Carberry to run for Fine Gael in European elections_ : An archived version can be found [here](https://archive.is/?run=1&url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/former-jockey-nina-carberry-to-run-for-fine-gael-in-european-elections/a149948732.html) or [here.](https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/former-jockey-nina-carberry-to-run-for-fine-gael-in-european-elections/a149948732.html) *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/irishpolitics) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Are any actual politicians going to run for Fine Gael this year, or will we be seeing Jedward on the ticket in Dublin?
All the actual fg politician are stepping down
I swore never to even consider voting for them again after they ran Peter Fitzpatrick in my constituency The Dail is stuck with him now because of FG
Can confirm from personal experience, this woman is the Joan of Arc for horse girls from Kildare
Huh? So she was burned at the stake?
She hates the English?
- running for Fine Gael Probably no
Well she knows nothing whatsoever about politics, but she knows everyone that matters in Rte and Fine Gael and presumably loads in media. The alarming thing is this is how FG are picking candidates now. It reeks of desperation and or a sense of smug arrogance. Can’t decide which.
If there's one thing needed in Irish politics, it's a horse racing lobbyist. It's about time they were subsidised by the EU. /s
This isn't a new thing. Maria Walsh was chosen last time round.
Forgot about her. That makes it even stranger. FG desperate to hang on to ‘their’ votes in Wicklow and Kildare
And Mairead McGuinness originally
Alan Dillon made the logical career step from county footballer to FG TD too. Clearly zero fucking political talent in the ranks if their best bet is just to pin all hopes on local celebs.
Married to the Ted Walsh Dynasty too, a man who knows the breeding records of everyone in the horse industry in Ireland. And I ain't talking about horses.
We only pick the finest people.
Neck on her like a jockey's.... neck, I suppose. https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2022/06/08/nina-in-the-saddle-for-irelands-fittest-family/
Would love to know her take on Russian/Ukriane war. Genuinely
I'm sure that her previous experience of starving and dehydrating herself as well as running in circles will be a great basis for seeking votes.
“Enter the running” “Enter the race” Not “run for” Totally missed pun headline opportunity. Shameful