Paul Hosford: Jim Gavin's Áras race lasted two weeks. His exit may reverberate for much longer

'Mr Gavin seemed genuinely surprised at the strength of media questioning he faced. Perhaps the consistent success he enjoyed as Dubs boss shielded him from this level of scrutiny'

Jim Gavin and (left) Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. File Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

What just happened there?

Jim Gavin's official candidacy for the presidency of Ireland lasted just less than two weeks, but may reverberate much longer.