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Mairead McGuinness withdraws from presidential race

  • Mairead McGuinness has withdrawn from the presidential election race due to health issues, stating that her priority now is her health.
  • Simon Harris described McGuinness's withdrawal as an awful shock to the party.
  • Fine Gael's Director of Elections, Martin Haydon, acknowledged McGuinness's significant contributions to public life and extended best wishes regarding her health.
  • Fine Gael plans to meet in the coming days to discuss the next steps after McGuinness's decision.
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The JournalThe Journal
Lean Left

Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness pulls out of presidential race following medical advice

The former vice-president of the European Parliament announced the shock decision today.

·Ireland
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Politico EuropePolitico Europe
Lean Left

Mairead McGuinness quits Irish presidential race

Ex-EU commissioner cites health reasons as her Fine Gael party calls move”‘an awful shock.”

·Brussels, Belgium
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Dublin LiveDublin Live
Center

Mairead McGuinness makes 'difficult decision' to drops out of presidential race

The former European Commissioner announced this afternoon that she would no longer be seeking election as she does not have the "strength to give the campaign my all"

·Dublin, Ireland
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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
Lean Left

Mairead McGuinness withdraws from presidential race on health grounds

The former EU Commissioner and Independent Catherine Connolly were the only confirmed candidates

·Ireland
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Irish TimesIrish Times
Lean Left

Mairead McGuinness to drop out of presidential race

Fine Gael candidate withdraws due to health reasons

·Dublin, Ireland
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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner
Center

Mairead McGuinness withdraws from presidential race

Fine Gael presidential candidate Mairead McGuinness has announced that she is withdrawing from the presidential race.

·Ireland
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Irish Independent broke the news in Ireland on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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