6 names are in the hat ahead of the party's selection convention where candidates will be chosen to run in the five seat constituency.
While the county is now united along electoral lines – those hoping for the nod include Michael Smith, Jackie Cahill and John Carroll in the North – along with Siobhan Ambrose, Martin Mansergh and Imelda Goldsboro.
There's speculation the convention could be held in May but candidate hopeful Siobhan Ambrose says given the size of the county more than one will be chosen
