It has been confirmed that a total of six candidates will contest the next Presidential Election.
The confirmation comes after the six nominees submitted their appropriate paperwork before the deadline today.
Following their registration it was confirmed that current President Michael D Higgins, Sinn Féin’s Liadh Ní Riada, independent Senator Joan Freeman along with Seán Gallagher, Gavin Duffy and Peter Casey will contest the next Presidential election.
All six candidates will now begin their campaigns ahead of the election which is due to take place on October 26th.