Áras race hots up as Billy Kelleher and Jim Gavin battle for support in bid to be FF candidate

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MEP Billy Kelleher

There is an all-out battle under way in Fianna Fail for the presidential nomination, with both the Billy Kelleher and Jim Gavin camps contacting TDs last night for their support.

There is growing expectation that Kelleher is preparing to enter his name in the race in the coming days after he held discussions

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