Bob Geldof rules out 2025 presidential election bid, says he 'wouldn’t have time'

Bob Geldof has confirmed he will not enter the presidential race, insisting he lacks time and interest in the role

Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof. Asked if he would consider running in seven years’ time, Mr Geldof said: 'I’ll be dead.' Picture: BBC/Brook Lapping

Bob Geldof has ruled himself out of a run in the upcoming presidential election, saying he “wouldn’t have time” for a tilt at the Áras.

Mr Geldof said he would never “walk himself in” to the election.