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Mon 08 Aug 2007Gilmore to formally announce Labour candidacyEamon Gilmore will become the first candidate to formally enter the leadership race for the Labour Party when he announces his candidacy early this week. Carl O'Brienreports.Former deputy leader Brendan Howlin is also expected to announce shortly whether he will contest the leadership after giving the question "serious consideration" over the weekend.