"From Geldof to Bosco, the presence of literally anyone else in the three-person line-up would have livened up the boring event Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information about the seemingly harmless but otherwise nondescript middle-aged man who has been travelling around the country in recent weeks claiming to be a candidate in the race to be the next Uachtarán na hÉireann."
"This fellow, who goes by the name of Jim Gavin, even had the chutzpah to show up last night for the first televised debate of the presidential election campaign, where he promptly quashed any suspicions that he might actually be in earnest by talking too much while at the same time saying nothing memorable whatsoever. Have you tried Focail and Conundrum? Daily word puzzles designed to test your vocabulary and lateral thinking skills."
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information about a seemingly harmless but otherwise nondescript middle-aged man who has been travelling around the country in recent weeks claiming to be a candidate in the race to be the next Uachtarán na hÉireann. The man uses the name Jim Gavin. He showed up for the first televised debate of the presidential election campaign. He talked extensively but offered nothing memorable, quashing any suspicions that he might be a serious contender. Observers described the three-person line-up as boring and suggested any other presence would have enlivened the event.
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