Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election

The former MEP was the only name put forward as Fine Gael nominations closed 
Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for the presidential election

Mairead McGuinness’s name will go forward for ratification at a party event in September. Picture: NW Newspix

Former MEP Mairead McGuinness will be Fine Gael's candidate for this year's presidential election.

Ms McGuinness was the only name put forward as Fine Gael nominations closed on Tuesday afternoon.

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