In two weeks nominations close and we’ll know the final field for the October 27 election for President of Ireland. If ever there was a year for an Irish-American to give it a go this was it.
First of all, the field remains as it was on August 15 when I wrote that Ireland is seeking a half-way decent candidate for President. Michael D Higgins leads in the polls, but a third of the electorate is basically saying, “Can we have another choice, please?”