Former Dublin manager Jim Gavin has officially entered the race for the presidency

Jim Gavin has written to members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party, asking them to nominate him

Jim Gavin

Former Dublin Gaelic football manager Jim Gavin has officially entered the race for the presidency, asking members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party to nominate him.

Mr Gavin has long been speculated as the party leadership's pick for the role, but has kept his silence until now.