Ex-Cork mayor among those asking Kerry councillors for presidential nomination

At the first council meeting to hear from presidential candidate hopefuls, each person gave a five-minute address before taking part in a 10-minute question and answers session
Presidential hopeful Kieran McCarthy who is seeking to become President of Ireland, pictured arriving at Kerry County Council. Picture: Don MacMonagle

Presidential hopeful Kieran McCarthy who is seeking to become President of Ireland, pictured arriving at Kerry County Council. Picture: Don MacMonagle

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025 - 07:46
Anne Lucey & Grainne Ni Aodha 

A dog daycare owner, a former Cork mayor, and a Donegal construction professional are among those who asked Kerry councillors to nominate them as presidential candidates.

More than a dozen Independent candidates were put through their paces at Kerry County Council as they sought support for a presidential tilt.

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