PHOTOS - Other possible candidates for the Irish presidency along with Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen has close to 4,000 Facebook users urging him to run for President of Ireland, an election that takes place in October but nominations are still open. The major qualification is that you are an Irish citizen or are eligible to become one.
Here’s our Top Ten non-Irish born for president:
1. Daniel Day Lewis - Irish citizen lives in Ireland and has played Irish roles, including one of the Guildford Four in ‘In the Name of the Father’ and Christy Brown in’ My Left Foot’. A definite winner on looks.
2. Olivia Wilde - Irish citizen and Hollywood heartthrob right now after starring the O/C she has cracked several major film roles.Would kill on the red carpet,especially as she flashed a boob on one reception line recently.
3. Tony Blair - Mother from Donegal qualifies him as an Irish citizen -- his work on the peace process would endear him to many but Iraq war might make it difficult.
4. Ronnie Wood - Rolling Stones guitarist is a long time resident and music legend. However running off recently with an 18-year-old cocktail waitress from Russia might prove a problem.
PHOTOS - Other possible candidates for the Irish presidency along with Martin Sheen
5. JP Donleavy - author of ‘The Ginger Man; has long lived in Ireland and is an Irish citizen. His risque book about sex and drugs in the 1950s Ireland might endanger his bid however.
6. Micheal Flatley - parents from Ireland -- has a residence there, would certainly enliven the office and tap dance to work every day.
7. Don Keough - former Coca Cola president and Irish American powerhouse. Was granted citizenship by the Irish government some years back.Would help sort out the economy.
8. Mick McCarthy - former Irish soccer manager now manging Wolerhampton Wanderers in the premiership. Known the length and breath of Ireland.
9.Shane McGowan - Pogues lead singer would be an interesting one. Lots of versions of ‘Seven Drunken Nights’ at the Aras
10. Martin Sheen - already being pushed by thousands on a Facebook page.
PHOTOS - Other possible candidates for the Irish presidency along with Martin Sheen
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.longislander1940 | Aug 24, 2011, 03:46 PM EDT
How about me? My parents came from Ireland. Or better yet how about finding someone with experience in business and government that can run a country, no actors or writers or comedians. Look what is happening to America. You have someone as president who doesn't know what the hell he is doing never had to plan a budget or run a business He got everything he needed from affermative action.
themurphia | Aug 21, 2011, 09:35 AM EDT
That should have been Jim Sheridan...but hey if Neil Jordan is interested in the gig that's OK too...Oh and I want Brenda Fricker and Orlaigh Brady to play older and younger versions of my mother...such a good looking family we neeed good lookers for authenticity...Plus Brenda Daniel and Jim are almost screen family they've worked together so often and so succesfully...Copies of book is in the post lads...!Just discovered that DDL lived in same part of London as me...Serendippity doo dah...!
themurphia | Aug 20, 2011, 04:51 AM EDT
Of course it's possible that the R'OG rogue was not being disrespectful to the head of the Saxe Coburg Gotha dynasty..as they like to be called on formal occasions... merely and was demonstrating that rugby is a game played with funny shaped liathroids...The other reason you've got to love the R'OGuester is his refusal to sing that silly bloody 'Irelands Call' anthem....Unlike the rest of the lilylivered yellabellies..Why are people from Wexford called Yellowbellies...btw...Oh is that right...? self explanatory...t'anks a millyin for that...you're welcome don't mention it...! Anyway getting back to my very important point...As Francois Pinaar said to the Serth Ifrikaans...If you don't want to sing the frickin' inthem you cin fick erf...! Happy birthday belated Bill...Have you grown up now...or have you officially returned to your childhood...!
headlocal | Aug 19, 2011, 05:13 PM EDT
Can't resist - today is Bill Clinton's 65th birthday. Senator Webb points him out as one of many with Celtic (Scots-Irish, but we're a tolerant bunch) roots. He's got experience, he's available, and if needed, I'm sure someone could "adopt" him and pave the way. If Tony Blair can be under consideration, I'd green-light Clinton. He could even re-unite THE COMMITMENTS band and talk about the Irish still being the ******s of Europe. Plus, he has a track record heading up a fiscally solvent sovereign state.
themurphia | Aug 19, 2011, 04:12 PM EDT
Really..want to share why with us kitty..? I want Daniel Day Lewis to play the part of my father in the film version of my family memoir...I think he is one of the best actors ever...my favourite film is The Boxer but In Name of The Father and Christy Brown are right up there...There will be Blood scared the bejaysus out of me...So if you're reading this Daniel get your people to call my people...and Neil Jordan if you're reading this do the same!
KittyMurphy | Aug 19, 2011, 02:48 PM EDT
Sure if there's talk of Martin Sheen then why not. I seem to recall a poll with Homer Simpson and President Palmer from '24' as possibilities for the US Presidency over Bush...no surprisingly Palmer won. No messing Mick McCarthy would get my vote out of this list.
themurphia | Aug 19, 2011, 02:35 PM EDT
For Roana read Ronan...!aaghh!
themurphia | Aug 19, 2011, 02:34 PM EDT
Or Ronan O'Gara...?He'll be hanging his boots up soon and Kidney never picks him..Love the phictuir of Roana with his hands in his pockets when the team were introduced to the butterbean...apparently it is a tradition going back to the time when the RIC were ordered to shoot on site any Irishman seen with his hands in his pockets...How Corcaigh has changed should be rebranded with a of a picture logo of a 'Royal turd'..to go with the 'Royal We' well it is a bit of a 'DUMP'...
themurphia | Aug 19, 2011, 02:25 PM EDT
Or how about Liam and Noel...Team work is an important part of the job...!
cillowen | Aug 19, 2011, 02:23 PM EDT
another DEV that Lewis would bring, would be too too much. Flately having looks and worlwide appeal is yer man.
themurphia | Aug 19, 2011, 01:09 PM EDT
Fancy Daniel Day Lewis for President...Thought he gone to live in US with his wife Rebecca Miller...? What about Johnny 'Rotten' Lydon...?he could job share with Shane...!love these lists...but not as much as old boreen... hilarious...!
oldboreen | Aug 19, 2011, 10:53 AM EDT
Congratulations Niall! This has got to be one of Irish Central's most inventive space fillers ever! Get a proper day job Dara O'Brien!
lehaneb | Aug 19, 2011, 10:34 AM EDT
Nice list, if a little scary in places! I think you mean breadth though.