Sean Spicer is among the favourites to be the next US Ambassador to Ireland.

The controversial mouthpiece for President Donald Trump is among a list of favourites to take over the post.

Spicer's odds for the posting shot up after currently active Ambassador-delegate Brian Burns announced he would be ruling himself out.

Spicer is a descendent of Cork, and has proudly flaunted his Irish-ness on several occasions.


The most famous of these occurrences was surely during his CNN interview on St Patrick's Day, when he wore a pair of shamrock pants.

The posting could make a lot of sense personally for Spicer. Getting out of the firing line of Donald "You're Fired" Trump would seem a logical step as those around him fall like flies.

Also in the running for the position, according to Irish Central, are:

Christopher Ruddy - founder of Newsmax, Irish-American, and friend of Trump.

Roma Downey - A Derry-born actress who is married to Trump's friend and The Apprentice producer, Mark Burnett.


Senator Susan Collins - While she has been tipped to run for governor in 2018, the Irish Ambassador's job may help her to take some time out, as Trump is certainly not a friend of this senator.

Congressman Peter King - Another friend of Trump's, who at 73, may appreciate some time away from congress in Ireland.