Presidential election: Sean Kelly rules himself out of race 

Former European commissioner Mairead McGuinness is now considered to have a clear run at the Fine Gael nomination

Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly has ruled himself out of a run at the presidency.

Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly has ruled himself out of a run at the presidency.

Mr Kelly, who was elected with a massive 127,000 votes last June, has opted not to contest the Fine Gael nomination race, leaving the way clear for former European commissioner Mairead McGuinness.