Ó Muircheartaigh rules out launching presidential bid

GAA broadcasting legend Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh has followed in the footsteps of former RTÉ colleague Gay Byrne after announcing he will not be launching a bid to become President.

In a statement late last night, the retired commentator moved to push aside “speculation” that he would enter the Áras race.

“There has been speculation for some time that I might consider running for the office of Uachtarán na hÉireann. I wish to end this speculation and confirm that I do not intend to contest the forthcoming election,” the 80-year-old explained.