Race for the Áras

Dublin City Council decline to nominate anyone for the presidency

In a break with other local authorities so far, Dublin City Council has announced that it will not be supporting any of the prospective nominees bids for president. As things stand, businessman Sean Gallagher (Roscommon, Mayo, Leitrim, Wexford) has achieved the required four local authority nominations. Senator Joan Freeman (Cork, Galway County Council, Galway City […]

In a break with other local authorities so far, Dublin City Council has announced that it will not be supporting any of the prospective nominees bids for president. As things stand, businessman Sean Gallagher (Roscommon, Mayo, Leitrim, Wexford) has achieved the required four local authority nominations. Senator Joan Freeman (Cork, Galway County Council, Galway City […]

8 years ago

Sean Gallagher will be on the ballot against Michael D. Higgins in October

Michael D. Higgins has a fight on his hands. Presidential hopefuls (and former Dragons’ Den dragons) Gavin Duffy and Sean Gallagher have both claimed the endorsements of county councils today, bringing them a step closer to the presidential election ballot in October. Gallagher is essentially guaranteed to face off with incumbent Michael D. Higgins after […]

Michael D. Higgins has a fight on his hands. Presidential hopefuls (and former Dragons’ Den dragons) Gavin Duffy and Sean Gallagher have both claimed the endorsements of county councils today, bringing them a step closer to the presidential election ballot in October. Gallagher is essentially guaranteed to face off with incumbent Michael D. Higgins after […]

8 years ago