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Tue 11 Nov 2006FF tensions deepen over Donegal strategy for next electionTensions between the Fianna Fáil organisation in Donegal North East and party headquarters deepened yesterday in the row over the strategy to be adopted in the next general election following the merger of Fianna Fáil and Deputy Niall Blaney's Independent Fianna Fáil organisation (IFF).The Donegal North East Dáil Ceantair has written to headquarters saying unless the party agrees that the three sitting TD's - Dr Jim McDaid, Cecelia Keaveney and Niall Blaney - are selected to contest the next election, there will be a boycott of a meeting this week to finalise the merger of Fianna Fáil and IFF.