Thomas F O'Higgins
Thomas F O'Higgins was an Irish politician and member of the Fine Gael party, who notably ran for the presidency against Éamon de Valera in 1966 at the age of 49. His campaign emphasized the need for generational change and the importance of addressing social issues such as inequality and poverty, reflecting a progressive vision for the role of the presidency that extended beyond its ceremonial functions.
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Vincent Browne wrote in support of Fine Gael’s Thomas F O’Higgins, aged 49, who ran unsuccessfully against 83-year-old De Valera.
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