US EditionFlatley to Make Bid for Irish Presidency, Court Told
IRELAND, JUL 25 – Michael Flatley plans to move back to Ireland and seek a presidential nomination amid a High Court case over his County Cork mansion, with the election expected by late October.
- In a High Court hearing, Riverdance star Michael Flatley announced via his barrister that he will seek nominations to run for President of Ireland.
- During last week’s hearing, Maxwell Mooney filed an affidavit stating his intention to seek nominations, after Flatley had only hinted at a bid last week.
- Ronnie Hudson told the court Flatley will move back within 14 days, and candidacy requires nominations from 20 parliament members or four local authorities.
- The race already includes Mairead McGuinness and Catherine Connolly, while Flatley's bid follows past celebrity runs, with no political experience, as only McGuinness and Connolly have qualified so far.
- Under election rules, the election must take place within 60 days before President Michael D Higgins's term ends on November 11, and candidates must be Irish citizens aged 35 or older.
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