Politics

Heather Humphreys takes large lead over Seán Kelly in race to seek Fine Gael presidential election nomination

Former Cabinet minister and MEP both announced intentions to seek nomination on Tuesday morning

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Seán Kelly and Heather Humphreys are to seek Fine Gael’s nomination to run in the presidential election. Illustration: Paul Scott
Ellen Coyne
Vivienne Clarke
Tue Aug 19 2025 - 16:21 • 5 MIN READ

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Ellen Coyne

Ellen Coyne

Ellen Coyne is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

Vivienne Clarke

Vivienne Clarke is a reporter