Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has said he “definitely wouldn’t rule out” a bid to become Ireland's next president next year.
Michael D Higgins ' second term in office is set to expire and he will be unable to run again, paving the way for a new face in Áras an Uachtaráin afterTopping the poll in the Midlands North West constituency of the European Parliament, which covers 15 counties, is Luke ‘Ming Flanagan’ who is certain to secure a third term in Brussels by the end of the week.
“In my first election, I was a million to one with Mulholland bookmakers to top the poll in Galway, and I got 548 votes in that election," he said. “Michael D Higgins has proved that as president, at very, very important times, he can put out a message there, and he can change the mood, and he can be a leader, he said.“So, Michael D. Higgins has proved that being the president is about more than just signing papers.”
Castlebar Castlerea Luke Ming Flanagan MEP Michael D Higgins Midlands-North West Presedential Bid Áras An Uachtaráin
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan tops elections poll but seats remain unfilledIndependent MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has topped the polls in the Midlands Northwest European election – but no candidate has been elected.
Read more »
Luke Littler's girlfriend shares message after darts star fought back tearsLuke Littler was crowned the Premier League champion after beating Luke Humphries
Read more »
Midlands North-West constituency profile: Battle for final seat could end with a small party making a breakthroughConstituency profile - Midlands North-West: Consensus remains that the three big parties and Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan will take four of the five seats
Read more »
Local and European elections live results updates: Count in Dublin, Midlands-North-West and Ireland South continueLocal and European election results live: Dublin candidates vie for third and fourth seats; Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan tops poll in Midlands-North-West followed by Nina Carberry
Read more »
First count in Midlands-North-West Euro constituency not expected until late MondayIndependent incumbent MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan in a strong position to return to Brussels for another term
Read more »
Election campaigns well under way as Ming pips the first televised debateSinn Féin seeks to shift political narrative back to housing during quiet week in the Oireachtas
Read more »