Ó Muircheartaigh claims backing for Áras bid is ‘vast’

SPORTING legend Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has claimed he has a “vast” range of support from businesses and politicians for his candidacy for his presidency but says he will wait until next week before deciding whether to run for the Áras.

The GAA commentator is thought to have been considered by Fianna Fáil as a candidate, with the party even conducting internal research about him entering the presidential race.

Mr Ó Muircheartaigh, who will turn 81 this weekend, said he expects the position would entail a lot of work. But he also said the idea of running had been mentioned to him a few times in recent years.