"This is not the first time the musician and activist has been linked with a tilt at the presidency In the summer of 1985, Bob Geldof paid a visit to Áras an Uachtaráin. He was being honoured by president Patrick Hillery for the work he had done in making Live Aid happen. Millions had been raised for Ethiopian famine relief and his fellow Irish people were, by far, the greatest per-capita donors."
"He was being honoured by president Patrick Hillery for the work he had done in making Live Aid happen. Millions had been raised for Ethiopian famine relief and his fellow Irish people were, by far, the greatest per-capita donors. As the waiting media gathered around, an ebullient Geldof broke with protocol and planted a kiss on Mr Hillery's cheek. It was, he said,"
Bob Geldof has previously been linked with a tilt at the presidency. In the summer of 1985 he visited Áras an Uachtaráin and received an honour from President Patrick Hillery for organizing Live Aid. Millions were raised for Ethiopian famine relief and Irish donors contributed the most per capita. As media gathered, Geldof broke protocol and kissed Hillery's cheek. Geldof described the kiss as his way of thanking the Irish people. Patrick Hillery, as head of state and a veteran Fianna Fáil politician, served as the nation's figurehead.
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