Martin McGuinness to run for President

Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness is to run for the office of President of Ireland, his party confirmed tonight.

Martin McGuinness to run for President
Fri, 16 Sep, 2011 - 18:13

Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness is to run for the office of President of Ireland, his party confirmed tonight.

The former IRA leader and current deputy first minister in the North will be formally endorsed by his party leadership over the weekend.

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