Someone will be co-opted onto Donegal County Council by Fine Gael tonight.

The seat has to be filled after it was vacated due to the departure of Manus Boyle to the Seanad.

Two candidates have put themselves forward for selection - they are former Cllr Barry Sweeny and Michael Boyle, brother of Manus Boyle.

Both men will be seeking support from fellow party members.

Chairperson of Fine Gael in the Donegal constituency Doreen Kennedy says both are very strong candidates: