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Humphreys, Kelly to Seek FG Nomination for Presidency

Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly seek Fine Gael nomination after Mairead McGuinness withdrew, reopening the contest with nominations closing September 2, party sources said.

  • Sean Kelly announced this morning his intention to seek the Fine Gael nomination for President of Ireland following Mairead McGuinness' withdrawal.
  • Kelly reconsidered his initial decision not to run after McGuinness dropped out on health grounds, prompting Fine Gael to reopen nominations.
  • Heather Humphreys, former cabinet minister, also confirmed she will seek the nomination, setting up a likely contest between her and Kelly.
  • Nominations open at midday Tuesday and will close on September 2, with Kelly stating, "That momentum has been growing" supporting his potential candidacy.
  • Fine Gael aims to have a candidate by mid-September to compete in a vitally important election that promises a competitive selection process.
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Maybe, definitely: Seán Kelly finally confirms presidential run after attending Oasis gig

The Ireland South MEP took the weekend to consider whether he would seek the Fine Gael presidential nomination and on Tuesday morning confirmed he was now in the race

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Irish Presidential Election: Heather Humphreys and Sean Kelly to enter race

Former Irish cabinet minister Heather Humphreys and Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly have declared they will seek their party's nomination.

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Sean Kelly confirms plans to seek presidential nomination in major turnaround

The Ireland South MEP reconsidered his initial decision and he now believes "the time is right" to put his name in the mix.

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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
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Sean Kelly makes U-turn in seeking Fine Gael nomination to run for president

The Ireland South MEP reconsidered his initial decision and he now believes "the time is right" to put his name in the mix.

·Ireland
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Irish TimesIrish Times
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Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly to seek Fine Gael nomination to run in presidential election

Contest between MEP and former minister for party nomination now expected

·Dublin, Ireland
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Humphreys, Kelly to seek FG nomination for presidency

Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly have both confirmed they will seek the Fine Gael nomination to contest the Presidential Election.

·Ireland
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Extra.ie broke the news in on Monday, August 18, 2025.
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