US EditionMichael Flatley Dances Around Irish Presidency Bid
IRELAND, JUL 19 – Michael Flatley is consulting advisers and weighing his options amid confirmed candidates and early nomination stages for the largely ceremonial Irish presidency.
- With President Michael D Higgins stepping down in November, nominations have begun, as two candidates have secured backing and the election is expected late October.
- On November 11, 2025, President Michael D Higgins's term ends, after a 14-year tenure, and candidates must be Irish citizens aged 35 or older, with nominations from 20 Oireachtas members or four local authorities.
- Flatley said on Saturday, 'I've not made the decision, but I have a team of advisers that are advising me on this,' and called the role 'a statesman's role,' emphasizing his cultural promotion.
- A recent Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll shows McGuinness leads the field, while Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin have not yet committed to a nominee.
- Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has refused to rule herself out, while other names like Packie Bonner have been floated as nominations continue.
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Michael Flatley dances around Irish presidency bid
An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October.
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