Ryan Tubridy responds to President of Ireland speculation
The race to the Áras is set to take place in the coming weeks ahead of Michael D Higgins retirement from the role.
The 84-year-old cannot run for the office again due to being in the role for the maximum two terms (14 years). There's still much speculation regarding who could become the next President of Ireland, and now broadcaster Ryan Tubridy has lifted the lid on his intentions. Pic: Instagram/ Ryan Tubridy
Among the more obscure names thrown around in recent weeks include Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley, Tommy Tiernan, Rosie O'Donnell, Joe Duffy and Ryan Tubridy.
The presenter, who currently hosts his own mid-morning show on Virgin Radio UK, broke his silence on the matter confirming he wasn't planning on running for the gig.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the Dubliner said: 'In answer to many Insta questions, two things I'm NOT doing this weekend: 1) Going to Oasis. 2) Running for President.' The presenter, who currently hosts his own mid-morning show on Virgin Radio UK, broke his silence on the matter confirming he wasn't planning on running for the gig. Pic: Instagram/ Ryan Tubridy
He added: 'Coffee and crossword for now.'
Alongside the comments, Ryan shared a screenshot of a message from a follower which read: 'Come on… run for President!!!! You know middle aged women vote in Ireland and you know you want to!'
In fairness, Ryan hasn't completely ruled it out, just said he wasn't doing it 'this weekend.' It comes in the same week that Mairead McGuinness revealed she was pulling out of the race before it had even gotten underway. Pic: Julien Warnand/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock
It comes in the same week that Mairead McGuinness revealed she was pulling out of the race before it had even gotten underway.
The former EU Commissioner was a firm favourite to take over from Higgins later in the year, but confirmed on Thursday that she wouldn't be running.
McGuinness cited health grounds for the reason behind the decision, revealed she had spent some time in hospital the week previous.
'I have made the very difficult decision to withdraw my name as the Fine Gael nominee for the Presidential election,' a statement from Ms McGuinness said.
'This decision is not lightly taken and follows a stay in hospital last week.
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