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Jim Gavin, Fianna Fail's candidate in Irish presidential race, quits contest after admitting 'mistake'

Jim Gavin, a Fianna Fáil candidate and former Dublin GAA manager, withdrew immediately from the 2025 presidential election in Ireland today.
Gavin made this decision after reflecting on a recent mistake linked to claims he owed a former tenant over €3,000 in mistakenly paid rent and related controversies.
He explained that his campaign was driven by a deep commitment to serving the public and emphasized the importance of safeguarding the office's reputation by steering clear of any controversy.
A Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll shortly before his withdrawal placed him at 15%, behind independent Catherine Connolly with 32% and Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys at 23%.
Gavin's exit reshapes the election into a two-way race and signifies a retreat to family amid political and personal challenges, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin affirming the withdrawal as the correct choice.

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