Humphreys avoids criticising Gavin campaign — for now

It’s an open question on whether any Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael detente will last.

Asked about Jim Gavin’s slip-ups with social media posts about the Defence Forces, Heather Humphreys seemed somewhat reluctant to criticise him, perhaps hoping to avoid any inter-Coalition spats between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The lobby of Trim’s Swift Cultural Centre was packed with people welcoming Heather Humphreys back to a facility that she formally opened two years ago.

The staff proudly told the presidential candidate that some of their protégé performers have already made the leap to London’s West End stages.