🔗 Share this article Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin Withdraws From Ireland's Presidential Election Immediately The Fianna Fáil nominee exited the Irish presidential election just weeks ahead of the election Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin has declared he is pulling out from the Irish presidential election right away. He was poised to be a candidate among three standing for the Irish presidency, together with Independent TD Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys. Yet, late Sunday he announced in a statement that he "erred that was not in keeping with my character and the standards he upholds." "Taking all these considerations on board, I have decided to exit the presidential election contest with immediate effect and return to the arms of my family," he stated via a statement. More to follow.