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Mairead McGuinness withdraws from presidential race

In a statement on Thursday afternoon, Mairead McGuinness announced her withdrawal from the Irish presidency race on health grounds.
Following her recent hospital stay, Mairead McGuinness said she acted on medical advice and lacked the strength for the campaign.
Recent polls had placed Mairead McGuinness as the firm favourite, but her withdrawal now makes Catherine Connolly the new front runner.
As a result, Fine Gael's party council will meet in the coming days to discuss next steps after McGuinness's withdrawal, leaving the party temporarily without a candidate.
Blown wide open by McGuinness's withdrawal, the Irish presidency race now includes independents like Dr Tony Holohan, Gareth Sheridan, and Michael Flatley, requiring 20 Oireachtas members or four local authorities for nomination.

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