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Heather Humphreys launches presidential bid in Monaghan

Heather Humphreys has said she wants to use the Irish presidency to “facilitate reconciliation and understanding”.The Fine Gael candidate launched her campaign in her home county of Co Monaghan on Saturday.She said the three pillars to her campaign are community, unity and opportunity.The presidential election will be held on Friday October 24 to replace outgoing president Michael D Higgins.Former Dublin gaelic football manager Jim Gavin is the Fianna Fail candidate, while independent candidate Catherine Connolly has secured the backing of a number of smaller parties.Sinn Fein has not yet decided if it will run a candidate in the election.
Heather Humphreys has said she wants to use the Irish presidency to “facilitate reconciliation and understanding”.The Fine Gael candidate launched her campaign in her home county of Co Monaghan on Saturday.She said the three pillars to her campaign are community, unity and opportunity.The presidential election will be held on Friday October 24 to replace outgoing president Michael D Higgins.Former Dublin gaelic football manager Jim Gavin is the Fianna Fail candidate, while independent candidate Catherine Connolly has secured the backing of a number of smaller parties.Sinn Fein has not yet decided if it will run a candidate in the election.
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