Cork North West

Number of seats: 3

Only one of the outgoing TDs, Michael Moynihan (FF) is likely to be relected. Donal Moynihan (FF) is likely to be replaced by Batt O'Keefe (FF). Former TD, Michael Creed (FG) is likely to take the seat of Gerard Murphy (FG). A Fine Gael gain possible.

Prediction: FF2; FG 1.

Best candidate: Michael Moynihan (FF)

Weakest link: Batt O'Keefe (FF)

In the long grass: Gerard Murphy (FG)