"Ireland is far from being a broken society, whatever might be said about us by toxic online agitators, and beaten candidates in our elections are merely sent away to lick their wounds; but it is starting to feel as if the race to become the next Irish president has indeed become a symbolic long walk to nowhere. One by one, hopefuls have fallen by the wayside, but the road ahead remains uncertain. How many names will be on the ballot next month is still unknown."
"Sinn Féin provided some clarity yesterday by announcing that it was throwing its weight behind joint left candidate Catherine Connolly. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald thinks it will be a "game-changer". Voters will have the last word on whether that is delusion or discernment. The main question to be settled is - will the choice be between three, four or five candidates? All depends on whether 36-year-old businessman Gareth Sheridan can secure the support of the two extra councils that he needs next week,"
The winner is rewarded with lifelong wealth and esteem, while losers suffer a less fortunate fate. Ireland remains far from a broken society despite attacks from toxic online agitators and the setbacks of beaten candidates. Sinn Féin backed joint left candidate Catherine Connolly, with Mary Lou McDonald calling the move a "game-changer", and voters will decide if that assessment holds. The number of names on the ballot depends on candidates securing council support, especially Gareth Sheridan and independent conservative Maria Steen, whose presence would give voice to traditional Catholics. The campaign offers little time for voters to assess contenders, leaving the race short on spark and excitement.
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