Micheál Martin urged to back Bertie Ahern in wake of Jim Gavin's withdrawal from presidential election

Micheál Martin urged to back Bertie Ahern in wake of Jim Gavin's withdrawal from presidential election

Another person suggested Mr Gavin could reconsider his decision to step away

2025 Remembered - Warm welcome for Jim Gavin in Portlaoise as campaign appears to gather momentum

Our 2025 Remembered series is brought to you in association with Bloom HQ, Mountrath Jim Gavin’s presidential election campaign blew up in the most spectacular fashion but when he visited Portlaoise a couple of days ahead of his shock withdrawal, he was got a massive reception. Without trying to state the obvious, this piece was written – and has to be read – in the context of its timing! When Jim Gavin was manager of the Dublin senior football …