Jim Gavin wins vote to become Fianna Fáil nominee for president

The former Dublin GAA boss won 41 votes, compared to the 29 won by MEP Billy Keleher 

Mr Gavin is said to have "spoken well" to members of the parliamentary party, with Mr Kelleher's speech also praised. Picture: PA

Jim Gavin will be the Fianna Fáil nominee for president, having won an internal party vote by 41 votes to 29 over MEP Billy Kelleher.

Mr Gavin is said to have "spoken well" to members of the parliamentary party, with Mr Kelleher's speech also praised.