Who are the candidates vying for the presidency?

Four men and two women are in the mix for next month’s presidential election. Rebecca Black looks at their lives and careers as they embark on their election campaigns Michael D Higgins.

Who are the candidates vying for the presidency?
Fri, 28 Sep, 2018 - 01:00

Four men and two women are in the mix for next month’s presidential election. Rebecca Black looks at their lives and careers as they embark on their election campaigns, Michael D Higgins.

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