Former GAA president Liam O'Neill has revealed that he is considering running for president of Ireland.
The Laois native served as head of the GAA from 2012 to 2015, and has revealed that he has been contacting with regards to running against Michael D. Higgins as the 77-year-old seeks a second term in office.
O'Neill told the Independent that he was flattered that he was being considered and announced that he would make a decision on whether he would run or not by the weekend:
I am taking soundings at the moment. I feel under no pressure as people have come to me and asked me to seriously consider it. I said I would do that and that is what I am doing. I have talked to some friends in politics and people with experience at elections, particularly European elections as a Presidential election is different to a Dáil election.
I am listening carefully to what people are saying and I know that there are political realities to be consider. Aspiring is one thing and achieving is another. I am going to make my mind up and decide after the weekend.
In order to be nominated to run, O'Neill will need the support of four local authorities or 20 members of the Oireachtas.
