Retired broadcaster Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh has opted NOT to contest the presidential election, despite expressing an interest in the role earlier this month.
The veteran sports commentator, who turned 81 last weekend, issued a statement last night – in which he confirmed that he would not be entering the race to succeed Mary McAleese.
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He also said he was ‘honoured and humbled’ that so many people had offered their support to help him contest the election.
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