Heather Humphreys is expected to be officially named as Fine Gaels presidential candidate today.
The deadline for nominations closed at 12 noon, with Humphreys set to receive the support.
MEP and former GAA President Sean Kelly 'reluctantly' withdrew from the race last night.
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Independent Candidate Catherine Connolly is so far the only person with a nomination, meaning she's officially in the running.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show this morning, Micheal Carrigy chair of Fine Gael Parliamentary party gave an idea of the party's strategy for the election.
