News
What’s in a name? Memorable monikers of Elections 2024
![](https://img.rasset.ie/002068f8-1600.jpg)
There is a long-standing tradition in Irish politics for candidates with nicknames on the ballot paper to be elected to public office. And these elections have been no exception.
Several people with snappy sobriquets have been celebrating winning a seat. Hello to Botty, Speedy and Chicken to name but three.
Reporter Barry Lenihan has been looking at what’s in a nickname in Irish politics.