I see that first vice-president of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness is leading the betting to become Ireland’s next President.

The latest odds on Paddy Power put her at 5/1 to succeed current President Michael D Higgins. Other names in the offing on the betting website are Miriam O’Callaghan at 8/1, Joe Brolly at 66/1 and Michael O’Leary at 200/1. Luke Ming Flanagan’s name is also thrown into the mix at 200/1.

With more than 20 names touted, I might even throw my own hat into the ring.

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