Kelly will not seek FG Presidential nomination

FINE GAEL MEP and former GAA president Sean Kelly confirmed yesterday that he would not seek the party’s nomination to contest the Presidential election.

Kelly will not seek FG Presidential nomination
Fri, 03 Jun, 2011 - 01:00
Paul O’Brien,  Political Editor

He follows former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton in deciding not to run to replace President Mary McAleese.

The announcement will fuel speculation that the party may yet turn to Pat Cox to be its nominee.

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