US EditionFine Gael MEP Seán Kelly Not Considering Presidential Run
IRELAND, JUL 10 – Sean Kelly prefers active politics over the largely ceremonial presidency and will support Fine Gael's nominee in the October Irish presidential election.
- Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly announced on 10 July 2025 that he will not seek his party's nomination for the upcoming presidential election in Ireland.
- Mr. Kelly made this decision after careful consideration, consulting with his family, and choosing to continue his political work in the European Parliament rather than pursue the largely ceremonial presidency.
- Although numerous TDs and supporters both inside and outside Fine Gael encouraged Mr. Kelly to enter the race, he chose to publicly back Mairead McGuinness, the former EU Commissioner who is seen as the frontrunner to become the party's presidential nominee.
- In a recent poll, Ms. McGuinness led potential Fine Gael candidates with 35% support compared to Mr. Kelly's 11%, reflecting party expectations for her candidacy.
- Mr. Kelly's withdrawal leaves the Fine Gael nomination open to Ms. McGuinness and suggests a contest would depend on whether other candidates step forward before the nomination closes next Tuesday.
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