Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about Áras bid – and reveals details of phonecall with Taoiseach

The singer and campaigner has revealed details of a conversation with Taoiseach Micheál Martin about the prospect of an election run

Bob Geldof (PA)

Bob Geldof has insisted he was never serious about running for the presidency as he revealed details of his conversation with the Taoiseach about the prospect.

The Boomtown Rats frontman was linked with a potential run to become Ireland’s head of state several weeks ago and, at the time, Taoiseach Micheál Martin acknowledged he had a conversation with the Live Aid campaigner about the potential of him standing for his Fianna Fail party in October’s election.

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