Spoiled but not silent

Perhaps you heard that Ireland has just elected a new president?

- JENNIE RIDYARD

Every seven years, the people get to vote for a president, which is largely a ceremonial role like royalty, but chosen by humans and not “divine decree”.

More’s the fun, anyone Irish can run if they have the stomach for it and if they can get the backing of a minimum number of already elected officials or councils.

It started with a wide pool including professional thug Conor McGregor, the Lord of the Dance himself Michael Flatley, singer Frances Black, a pack of squabbling politicians and one of the weather women from the telly.

So far, so Irish.

Finally there were three, then only two in the running.