You having a laugh?
We have a Presidential election every 7 years normally (See the thundering disgrace and Childers). So it was clear 14 years ago that all going to plan there would have been an election around now.
As well as that Norris was the first person to launch his campaign back in March so there was some media coverage since at least then.
There's also the fact that the next presidential has to be held no more than 60 days before the ending of the incumbents' term which narrows the window somewhat.
And then it was announced on the 27th July 2011 that we were to have an election on 27th October 2011.
This was the most media-obsessed election in history so really, there was no excuse. As well as that in the lead up to the October 3rd Supplementary Register deadline there was a lot of media coverage about the deadline.
So to be honest, I fail to see how I am on my high-horse because you and your mates weren't informed enough.
It's the typical Irish attitude of making excuses for this and that rather than man up and accept your own responsibility.
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