Kildare county chair Brian Rushe launched his campaign for the IFA deputy presidency on Tuesday, and received the backing of an impressive array of experienced IFA figures.

First to endorse him for this leadership role were fellow county man Richard Greene and Cork man Teddy Cashman.

They know what they’re talking about – both their fathers were IFA presidents.

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They were followed by county and regional chairs who have worked with Rushe over the years and who want him to progress up the organisation.

All noted his youthfulness, passion and communication skills. Laois chair Francie Gorman claimed that when he first met Rushe he saw the milk producer had the X-factor.