Ex-Dublin boss Jim Gavin 'ticks all the boxes' for Fianna Fáil presidential candidate

Fianna Fáil sources say Gavin’s military career and GAA links make him ‘excellent’ presidential candidate

Jim Gavin. File picture: INPHO/Dan Clohessy

Fianna Fáil’s “D-Day” to select a presidential election candidate is approaching, as TDs and senators mull over the possible candidacy of former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin.

Mr Gavin has been touted as a possible frontrunner for the party, with speculation focusing on him yesterday.