The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Louise Burne joins Mick on this week's podcast to discuss the runners and riders of the presidential election

The presidential election takes place on Friday, October 24; but who will end up in the Áras? File Picture

The presidential race is up and running now, with Fianna Fail the latest party to select a candidate this week. 

Elsewhere, a whole host of independents are attempting to get nominated by appealed to county councils and Oireachtas members.