Mary tells Martin ‘help me to the Áras’

A CORK mother of seven has told Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin, that she can solve his presidential election dilemma — if he asks her for help.

Mary tells Martin ‘help me to the Áras’

Mary Buckley says she is willing to contest the October election and she insists she would make a far better President that the other declared candidates.

“I know Micheál Martin is under pressure since he said he won’t be backing a candidate and I think it’s a very foolish decision. If he knocks on my door I’ll give it a go, and I can tell you that I’ll give it a bloody good shot,” she said.

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