"Gavin looked set to have clear run, but Kelleher and Ahern still hopeful"
"As an army man, Jim Gavin will know the adage that "no plan survives contact with the enemy"."
"The operation to get the former Dubs boss on the presidential ballot paper for Fianna Fáil had been orchestrated with military precision."
Jim Gavin, a former Dublin football boss and army man, appeared set for a clear run toward the Fianna Fáil presidential nomination. The campaign to secure his place on the presidential ballot paper was executed with military precision. His military background evokes the adage that no plan survives contact with the enemy. Despite the apparently well-orchestrated operation, rivals Kelleher and Ahern remain hopeful of mounting a challenge. Continued contestation suggests ongoing competition within the Fianna Fáil nomination process. Readers are invited to join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel to stay updated.
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