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L-R: Michael Flatley, Senator Frances Black, Joanna Donnelly, Mary Hanafin, and Bertie Ahern. Alamy/The Journal
The Daily PollThese people were almost Áras candidates. Who would you have voted for?
We have three confirmed candidates. But what about those that almost were?
FOR MONTHS NOW, there has been speculation over who will be running in the presidential race. Now, there’s a fight for a spot on the ballot.
There are three confirmed candidates: Independent Catherine Connolly, newly backed by Sinn Féin; Jim Gavin representing Fianna Fáil; and Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael.
Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan are among other Independents seeking to make it onto the ballot.
But before these names, there were others who raised their hand for the job. We have a flavour of them here – if any of these people ended up as presidential candidates, who would you have voted for?
Poll Results:
Bertie Ahern (3050)
Bob Geldof (1974)
Frances Black (1735)
Someone else who said they were interested - let us know in the comments (1443)
Billy Kelleher (1174)
Mary Hanafin (1086)
Seán Kelly (1058)
Conor McGregor (555)
Aubrey McCarthy (464)
Michael Flatley (453)
Joanna Donnelly (440)
have your say