Mr. Kelly, the former president of the GAA, recently expressed reluctance in not running for his party's presidential nomination. This decision paves the way for former EU Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness, who is currently the favorite among the candidates. A recent poll indicated McGuinness leading with 35% of potential voters compared to 11% for Mr. Kelly. Mr. Kelly had previously discussed his candidacy with Fine Gael leader Simon Harris before withdrawing from consideration for the presidency.
Mairead McGuinness led the Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll, garnering 35% support among potential Fine Gael candidates, while Mr. Kelly received only 11%.
Mr. Kelly has expressed interest in being his party's candidate but ultimately stated, "reluctantly I will not be" running for the presidential nomination.
Mr. Kelly had preliminary discussions about his candidacy with Fine Gael leader and Tánaiste Simon Harris before deciding not to pursue it.
The Fine Gael nomination for presidency is now open for former EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, following Mr. Kelly's withdrawal from the race.
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