As the official deadline for nominations for the upcoming Presidential Election closed on midday, it looks like Michael D. Higgins has a clear advantage on the rest of the candidates as an icon of Irish popular culture has come forward to endorse him for a second term.

In a wide-ranging interview with the Irish Examiner, Bosco announced that Michael D. Higgins should remain President for life. "I love you and I HOPE you stay President forever!," read Bosco's endorsement message for Higgins.

The campaign to re-elect Michael D. Higgins has now officially kicked off, and to be honest, getting Bosco's endorsement is a big win for them. The remaining candidates include two former members of 'Dragon's Den', Gavin Duffy and Sean Gallagher, Senator Joan Freeman and Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ni Riada, with the polling day set for October 26th.