With Michael D finishing up his seven-year term, it was only a matter of time before someone, or something, swooped in to attempt to take his place.
Higgins is running for a second term but will face stiff competition from not one but three dragons. Peter Casey, Séan Gallagher, and Gavin Duffy are all former panelists of RTÉs entrepreneurial show Dragons Den. The popular show saw a panel of dragons, a nickname for wealthy and experienced business owners, choose whether or not to invest in new businesses.
While Higgins might feel the heat from so much dragon breath, everyone couldn't help but make the same joke:
I’m pretty sure the hobbit beats the dragons at the end so keep em coming #Aras18 #KeepThePoet
— Aaron Byrne (@Byrneac92) August 30, 2018
Gavin Duffy thinks he can beat Michael D. Higgins...
Last time I checked, the Hobbit beat the Dragon.#gavinduffy #aras18 #miggildyhiggins
— Stephen Macken (@stevemacken) July 30, 2018
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It looks like the Trump effect, a businessman-cum-reality-star turned President, and has convinced a number of Irish entrepreneurs to run for office but there are two faces Irish people want to see on the ballot paper:
If another entrepreneur enters the #aras18 race, I'd like it to be Mattress Mick.
— Fiona Kenny (@FionaKenny1) August 30, 2018
An open letter to the people of Ireland.
Mr. Tayto#Aras18 #Aras2018 pic.twitter.com/McT1CQ0Qgc
— Mr.Tayto Ireland (@MrTaytoIreland) August 29, 2018
With a recent polls revealing 70% of the public will vote for him, we think Miggeldy will be sticking around for another wee while:
nothing but respect for my president!!! 7 more years pls!! #Aras18 pic.twitter.com/Xg8pOqBZMg
— conn (@connmccarrick) August 28, 2018
