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Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly says he had ‘great chance of winning’ presidential election but was ‘shafted’ by party

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Follow the latest developments in our live blog: Key updates Kevin Cunningham: How Ireland’s political landscape is changing – as both the left and right had their say in presidential election Fionnán Sheahan: From Mary Lou to Micheál: the winners – and losers – of campaign that put Catherine Connolly in the Áras Mary Regan: The left’s awake — but don’t expect any pacts this side of a general election Maria Steen: Historic spoilt vote vindicates everything I said about our disconnected political class Fionnán Sheahan: Spoiling of votes on such a scale shows Ireland’s centre ca

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