FF hails accidental candidate as Gaybo ponders late, late bid

THE accidental president.

This is a term that could stick with Gay Byrne if he decides to run and even wins the presidential race. But anything can still happen between now and October 27.

Having been thrown into the limelight last week by a random radio poll which put the veteran broadcaster as favourite for the Áras, it now looks like the septuagenarian is strongly considering polishing off his 50 years of chat shows by entering the race.