Mary Lou Speculation Sparks Odds Shake-up

7 July 2025
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Sinn Féin leader now third favourite in Áras race

BOYLE Sports has revised its betting on who will become the next President of Ireland after Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald refused to rule herself out of the running on Monday.

Following the comments, McDonald has been clipped into 6/1 (from 20/1), making her one of the frontrunners should she choose to put her name forward. Mairead McGuinness remains the even money favourite to replace Michael D. Higgins when his 14-year term ends this year.

Mary Lou McDonald Next President - 6/1

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

BOYLE Sports has also revealed odds on will succeed McDonald as the next Sinn Féin President, with Pearse Doherty the clear odds-on favourite at 4/11.

Lawrence Lyons, spokesperson for BoyleSports, said:

“Everyone seems to be keeping their cards close to their chest when it comes to the Áras, but Mary Lou McDonald’s comments came with a hint of U-turn and punters have been quick to react.”

Next President of Ireland

EVS       Mairead McGuinness

4/1         Catherine Connolly

6/1         Mary Lou McDonald

8/1         Séan Kelly

9/1         Bertie Ahern

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

Next SF President

4/11      Pearse Doherty

5/1         Michelle O’Neill

6/1         Eoin O Broin

8/1         Matt Carthy

10/1      David Cullinane

*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change

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