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Candidates for President....
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And the candidates are:
Michael Flatley (67) to be confirmed yet
Independent TD Catherine Connolly (68)
Fine Gael TD Mairead McGuinness (66)
What's your opinions?
They're all in their late sixty's..... I guess they'll have life experience but is it not too old to be running for President!? I know Michael D Higgins was 70 and he did a great job tbf!!
Do we want another elderly president?
Do you think the Irish Parliament will nominate Michael Flatley to run for the President? What do you think of Michael Flatley, love him/hate him? If you dislike him, why do you dislike him?
Please play nice, it's a discussion not an excuse to row about it!! |
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It's McGuinness to lose really.
Look, there is lots to admire about Flatelys achievements, but he's a bit of a tit!
I put Conolly in the same box as Roderic O'Gorman..I just don't trust them, at all!! |
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Flatley is a non starter. A great dancer in his day but not up to the standard set by the recent incumbents, Mary Robinson, Mary Macalease, & Michael D.
Mc Guinness or Connolly very different political backgrounds but either would do a good job. |
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By *ariaxxxxWoman 4 days ago
Kent/London/Greater London |
I would have loved Senator Norris to be President when he was younger, The Man is full of Class & Charisma & would have been an excellent President of Ireland
Tbh I don't want any of the contenders right now |
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"I'm hoping Bertie or McGregor goes for it, I'm not a fan of either but it'll make for a very interesting race "
Bertie is still in talks isn’t he! McGregor won’t even be considered!
Apprently Panti has been approached again!! If that happens there’s my vote |
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"Marie Geoghan Quinn is in talks to! It’s going to be a strange one though if we only have 2/3
Tony Holohan is another but no thanks  "
I found MGQ a strange one. There are not many under 40 that ever heard of her, never mind remember her.
She is a long time out of the game! |
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"Marie Geoghan Quinn is in talks to! It’s going to be a strange one though if we only have 2/3
Tony Holohan is another but no thanks
I found MGQ a strange one. There are not many under 40 that ever heard of her, never mind remember her.
She is a long time out of the game!"
That’s a very fair point but do many younger people vote in the Presidential one really! She’s one I always liked when I was younger
I do hope we start getting a few more names popping up |
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"Marie Geoghan Quinn is in talks to! It’s going to be a strange one though if we only have 2/3
Tony Holohan is another but no thanks
I found MGQ a strange one. There are not many under 40 that ever heard of her, never mind remember her.
She is a long time out of the game!
That’s a very fair point but do many younger people vote in the Presidential one really! She’s one I always liked when I was younger
I do hope we start getting a few more names popping up "
When I was a kid, I knew the man that used to right her speeches and prep work, he was a wonderful character! |
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"Thinks its Sinn Feinn's to lose if they pick Mary Lou or Gerry Adam's to run "
I'd say they're weighing up the risk/reward for running Mary Lou.
If she lost, it would definitely have consequences for the wider party. |
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"Thinks its Sinn Feinn's to lose if they pick Mary Lou or Gerry Adam's to run "
If people didn’t trust them to run the country they won’t for the president! She would need to step down first I think!
She would be a brilliant Tasioach! It be a waste going for this! Gerry Adam’s would be some statement!! |
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By *ariaxxxxWoman 3 days ago
Kent/London/Greater London |
"I'm hoping Bertie or McGregor goes for it, I'm not a fan of either but it'll make for a very interesting race "
Awh I'd love Bertie to be President, I wonder will he put his name forward |
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"I would have loved Senator Norris to be President when he was younger, The Man is full of Class & Charisma & would have been an excellent President of Ireland
Tbh I don't want any of the contenders right now"
Me too! I was gutted when he dropped out last time.
Flatley is unlikeable, he is a no.
McGregor is a national embarrassment.
McGuinness maybe.
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Someone to represent Ireland on the global stage, politically and culturally.
Tommy Tiernan comes to mind.
The current President of the GAA gave a few rousing speeches recently, he wouldn't be a bad shout.
Unfortunately we will get some cunt |
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Connelly would be the best of a bad bunch. Not a fan of some of her policies (pro Russian and pro assad) but miles better then McGuiness (another FG/FF crony in my opinion) the yank shouldn't even come into the discussion |
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The last 3 President have done us proud.
Not sure who will get the gig. The FF are trying to get Deirdre Heenan to enter race. She could be a good choice. The blueshirts would love to win the President. |
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"Wouldn't be into politics just curious when people praise our current president I wonder what have I missed or what has he achieved for ireland ?"
He was a great ambassador for Ireland, he showed great decorum representing this country!!! |
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"Wouldn't be into politics just curious when people praise our current president I wonder what have I missed or what has he achieved for ireland ?"
It's not a position of achievement it's a position of representation both in local communities and internationally. He's done this with grace, respect, integrity and good humour. I'm proud of him |
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"Wouldn't be into politics just curious when people praise our current president I wonder what have I missed or what has he achieved for ireland ?
It's not a position of achievement it's a position of representation both in local communities and internationally. He's done this with grace, respect, integrity and good humour. I'm proud of him "
That's it exactly!!! 💯 |
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By *indenMan 3 days ago
Naas which is South West of Dublin |
"I nominate Bog-Man better than any of the above and a bit of craic too
I heard he was taking over the role on a national radio station.
Good afternoon to you "
Welcome to the Bog line….  |
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"Regardless of all the nominations here on Fab, Mirriam O' Callaghan, but she has said,...."no I'd never go for President"
I would vote for her 👍"
No, she's better off with her chat show, she's good at it!! |
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"Regardless of all the nominations here on Fab, Mirriam O' Callaghan, but she has said,...."no I'd never go for President"
I would vote for her 👍"
She wouldn't be who I'd like to be president. I can't even give a proper reason why. Think she is better off doing what she is doing at the moment. |
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"Liam Cunningham. Presidents need to have high morals and ethics. And compassionate. It's not a political role but more representative."
He's too sexy, he'd have women throwing their knickers at him when he gave speeches 😂😂 |
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"Liam Cunningham. Presidents need to have high morals and ethics. And compassionate. It's not a political role but more representative.
He's too sexy, he'd have women throwing their knickers at him when he gave speeches 😂😂"
Ha ha ha!!! |
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"If it was an older politician I'd go for Enda Kenny
My fantasy president would be Bono
Genuinely think Daniel O’Donnell would be a good one
No, just no!!
Ah but he's so lovely "
He'd probably sing a song after every speech he has to make!!!   |
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