Jimmy Smyth backs out of Presidential race due to ill health

Internationally-acclaimed guitarist Jimmy Smyth has backed out of the presidential race due to health reasons, despite getting a possible nod from two councils.

Jimmy Smyth backs out of Presidential race due to ill health
Mon, 17 Sep, 2018 - 12:02

By Louise Walsh

Internationally-acclaimed guitarist Jimmy Smyth has backed out of the presidential race due to health reasons, despite getting a possible nod from two councils.

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