'Lord of the Dance' Michael Flatley may run for presidency

Michael Flatley shot to fame when he, Jean Butler, and Anúna performed the seven-minute Riverdance as the interval act during the live Eurovision final in 1994. File picture: PA

Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley is considering running for president, it has emerged.

Informed sources have indicated that the dancer and businessman is prepared to throw his hat into the ring and is seriously considering a race for the Áras.