Riverdance star Michael Flatley to make bid to become Ireland’s next president, court told

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Riverdance star Michael Flatley to seek Irish presidency nomination

Plans for retired dancer to return from Monaco for run at post revealed during mansion dispute in courtAfter finding fame and fortune in Riverdance and other stage shows, Michael Flatley is to seek a new role: president of Ireland.The Irish American dancer and impresario planned to move back from Monaco to Ireland and would seek nomination in the upcoming election, a Dublin court heard on Friday. Continue reading...

Riverdance star Michael Flatley to make bid for Irish presidency, court hears

Flatley said last week that the "average person on the street" is unhappy with the status quo and "somebody has to speak for the Irish people".

Michael Flatley to make bid for Irish presidency, court told

The Riverdance star, who is eligible to run as an Irish citizen, is set to move back to Ireland within the next 14 days and look to run in the presidential election this autumn

Riverdance star Michael Flatley to make bid to become Ireland’s next president, court told

Several other figures have hinted at their intention to run, including MMA fighter Conor McGregor, who has criticised the Irish Government’s policies on immigration and public safety