Bob geldof Dismisses Presidential Run, Reveals Conversation with Taoiseach
Dublin, Ireland – Bob Geldof has firmly denied ever being seriously interested in a bid for the Irish presidency, detailing a conversation with Taoiseach Micheál Martin that quickly extinguished any possibility. The Boomtown Rats frontman had been linked to a potential run for the office several weeks ago, prompting Martin to publicly acknowledge discussions with the renowned activist.
Geldof, a native of Dun Laoghaire, explained that the conversation with the Taoiseach was brief, as Martin had already settled on a preferred candidate: former Dublin Gaelic football manager Jim Gavin. Gavin was formally confirmed as Fianna Fáil’s nominee last week.
The matter was brought up again Tuesday evening as Geldof accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sky Arts Awards. When pressed by Sky News about his potential candidacy,Geldof stated he “would never walk myself in.”
He recounted how the speculation began after a festival performance in Ireland, were he was jokingly asked about running. “They ask that of everybody in Ireland, that’s the first thing – because anyone can [make a run], which is good,” he said. He admitted to initially responding with openness,noting his decades of work with the Boomtown Rats and Band Aid,and a desire to “do something new,interesting and useful.”
Though, geldof clarified that this was not a serious intention. He stated he quickly dismissed the idea, citing a lack of time given his existing commitments – including album promotion
