"The dancer and choreographer said it would be a 'dream come true' to become president some day"
"As he launched a new stage show to mark the 30th anniversary of the global Riverdance phenomenon, the show's star Michael Flatley said it would be a "dream come true" to one day run for the presidency of Ireland - but that it wasn't to be this time."
"Having mooted the idea of filling the shoes vacated by Michael D Higgins last July, he then ruled out throwing his hat into the ring."
Michael Flatley launched a new stage show to mark the 30th anniversary of the global Riverdance phenomenon. The show marks three decades of a global cultural phenomenon that propelled Flatley to international fame and renewed public interest in his profile. Flatley described running for the presidency of Ireland as a 'dream come true' to pursue someday. He indicated that the timing is not right and that he will not run on this occasion. He had previously mooted filling the office vacated by Michael D Higgins last July. After considering the idea, he ruled out throwing his hat into the ring. The launch combined career celebration with personal revelation about possible future ambitions.
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