Fionnán Sheahan: From Bob Geldof to Jim Gavin and how Micheál Martin lost control of his Fianna Fáil presidential pick

Fionnán Sheahan: From Bob Geldof to Jim Gavin and how Micheál Martin lost control of his Fianna Fáil presidential pick

‘We thought he was one of ours’: Fine Gael worried Jim Gavin will beat Heather Humphreys Taoiseach scrambles to ensure former Dublin manager doesn’t become ‘the new Pat Cox’ Gavin expected to declare for presidency this weekend and lobby Fianna Fáil TDs over next 10 days

Jim Gavin is expected to announce his intention to run this weekend. Photo: Sportsfile

Jim Gavin’s entry into the presidential election race has taken everyone by surprise – not least the Fine Gael hierarchy.

“We thought he was a blue. We thought he was one of ours. There was talk of him maybe running in some election before, but that was for Fine Gael,” a party source said.