When the Irish High Kingship is restored who will be the first Ard Ri; An O'Connor, an O'Brien, an O'Neill, or somebody
else?
The following steps are envisaged:-
1. The election of sufficent Pobal na h-Éireann candidates to form a Pobal na h-Éireann government.
2. A two-third's majority in a National Referendum to restore the Irish High Kingship.
3. Election by the Irish electorate of candidates to a Panel of Royal Candidates.
4. Election of the Ard Ri (Irish High King) by the Irish electorate, from the Panel of Royal Candidates.
It is expected that candidates with the surnames O'Connor, O'Brien and O'Neill would stand, but nobody has been pre-selected.
What personal qualities would be desired in the Ard Rí?
Good moral character - Good spiritual, mental, and physical health - Excellent knowledge and fluency in Ireland's national
language - deep knowledge of Irish history - Strong love for Ireland and her people - Moral and physical courage - Inspirational
qualities of leadership - These are some of the desired qualities that would be sought.