Candidate in Irish presidential race quits contest

Sky News Monday 6th October 2025, 3:11AM 1 min read 9 hours ago

Jim Gavin, Fianna Fail's candidate in the Irish presidential race, has quit the contest after acknowledging he "made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character".

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