Statement on Micheál Ó'Muircheartaigh Announcement

26 August 2011

by Cllr Joe Costello

I wish to acknowledge the decision of Micheál Ó'Muircheartaigh not to contest the Presidential election.

He has been the voice of Irish sport in recent times. But Micheál is a big man in every sense of the word and his interests range far and wide. He would have been a worthy contender for the Presidency.

I wish Micheál the best of luck for the future.

Meanwhile, Michael D Higgins continues to campaign strongly throughout the country and to articulate his vision of an inclusive society at home and a strong voice for Ireland abroad.