Irish presidential election

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Heather Humphreys: From a rural farm on the border to a presidential bid

Heather Humphreys: From a rural farm on the border to a presidential bid

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

She grew up on a farm outside a village called Drum, located at the Cavan-Monaghan border.
High spirits from candidates on last day of presidential campaign

High spirits from candidates on last day of presidential campaign

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly has a lead over Fine Gael hopeful Heather Humphreys in the opinion polls.
Connolly holds commanding lead in presidential opinion polls

Connolly holds commanding lead in presidential opinion polls

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Ireland will head to polling stations on Friday to cast their votes in the election.
Watch: Deepfake AI video 'disgraceful attempt to mislead voters', Connolly says

Watch: Deepfake AI video 'disgraceful attempt to mislead voters', Connolly says

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Meta, which owns Facebook, removed the RTÉ News AI account on Wednesday after being contacted by the Irish Independent.
Connolly and Humphreys make late push for votes as they canvass across Ireland

Connolly and Humphreys make late push for votes as they canvass across Ireland

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

The people of Ireland will go to the polls on Friday to elect a successor to Michael D Higgins as president of the country.
Presidential election: Odds point to lowest voter turnout ever

Presidential election: Odds point to lowest voter turnout ever

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

The public will head to the polls on Friday to vote for the next President of Ireland
Humphreys defends credit union work and accuses Connolly of ‘double standards’

Humphreys defends credit union work and accuses Connolly of ‘double standards’

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Catherine Connolly said Fine Gael were ‘absolutely terrified’ of her campaign, in response to criticisms of her work as a barrister.
Kneecap back Catherine Connolly for Áras: ‘Vote Connolly because we cannot’

Kneecap back Catherine Connolly for Áras: ‘Vote Connolly because we cannot’

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Connolly commented under the post saying "GRMMA", an abbreviation for "go raibh míle maith agat", which is the Irish for thank you very much.
Presidential candidate quiz: Test your knowledge of Heather Humphreys

Presidential candidate quiz: Test your knowledge of Heather Humphreys

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Test your knowledge of Fine Gael's presidential candidate, Heather Humphreys, by taking our quiz!
Presidential candidate quiz: How much do you know about Catherine Connolly?

Presidential candidate quiz: How much do you know about Catherine Connolly?

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Test your knowledge of presidential candidate Catherine Connolly by taking our quiz!
Harris and Martin ramp up criticism of Connolly over Syria trip

Harris and Martin ramp up criticism of Connolly over Syria trip

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Catherine Connolly said she had ‘no control’ over who she met on the trip and noted Micheal Martin personally met Bashar Assad.
Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The Tanaiste’s comments came after Fine Gael candidate for the Irish presidency suggested a Stormont parliament could be retained in a united Ireland.
Stormont could be retained in united Ireland, says Heather Humphreys

Stormont could be retained in united Ireland, says Heather Humphreys

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Rival presidential candidate Catherine Connolly accused the Government of not doing enough to plan for constitutional change on the island
Pat Kenny to host presidential debate on Newstalk on Tuesday

Pat Kenny to host presidential debate on Newstalk on Tuesday

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly will be quizzed in the studio by Pat Kenny with less than two weeks to go until voting on Friday, October 24th.
Connolly warns of ‘politics of fear’ as Humphreys says rival ‘insulted allies’

Connolly warns of ‘politics of fear’ as Humphreys says rival ‘insulted allies’

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Catherine Connolly was ahead in two recent polls ahead of the presidential election.
Micheál Martin tells Fianna Fáil he is ‘deeply sorry’ after Jim Gavin withdrawal

Micheál Martin tells Fianna Fáil he is ‘deeply sorry’ after Jim Gavin withdrawal

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Mr Martin also said he was ‘glad to see that that has been resolved’ in relation to Mr Gavin reportedly repaying his former tenant.
I won’t smear anyone but I will ask hard questions, Humphreys says

I won’t smear anyone but I will ask hard questions, Humphreys says

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

‘I need all the votes I can get, there’s no question about that,’ Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys said.
Micheál Martin apologises to Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal

Micheál Martin apologises to Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

The Fianna Fáil parliamentary party met in private on Wednesday night after Mr Gavin’s dramatic withdrawal.
I would like to lead Fianna Fáil at some stage, says O’Callaghan

I would like to lead Fianna Fáil at some stage, says O’Callaghan

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

However the Justice Minister said it is ‘not an immediate concern for me’.
Fianna Fáil MEP calls for 'frank review' of party's presidential candidate selection process

Fianna Fáil MEP calls for 'frank review' of party's presidential candidate selection process

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Barry Cowen said he would be voting for Heather Humphreys, but would not be recommending or expecting other members of Fianna Fáil to do so.
Martin determined to continue as Fianna Fáil leader after Gavin exit

Martin determined to continue as Fianna Fáil leader after Gavin exit

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Micheal Martin said it is his intention to continue leading Fianna Fail, after the party’s presidential candidate dramatically withdrew from the race.
Jim Gavin withdrawal from presidential election the ‘right decision’ – minister

Jim Gavin withdrawal from presidential election the ‘right decision’ – minister

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Minister Jack Chambers said a ‘clear contradiction’ emerged in relation to Jim Gavin’s account of payments due to a former tenant.
Presidential race now ‘clear choice’ between Government and Opposition, TD says

Presidential race now ‘clear choice’ between Government and Opposition, TD says

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin announced he would be withdrawing from the race after acknowledging he had ‘made a mistake’.
Humphreys questioned on record in Cabinet during RTÉ debate

Humphreys questioned on record in Cabinet during RTÉ debate

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has defended her record in Cabinet during a televised debate.
'Serious questions' about release of details relating to Ursula Ní Shionnain, Connolly says

'Serious questions' about release of details relating to Ursula Ní Shionnain, Connolly says

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Ms Connolly admitted that it had upset her that Ms Ní Shionnain found herself in the media spotlight due to her connection with her.
Government must prepare for Irish unity, Catherine Connolly says

Government must prepare for Irish unity, Catherine Connolly says

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Connolly said the Good Friday Agreement makes clear that the people alone will decide the future.
Sinn Féin TD says Gerry Adams would have made a 'really good' president

Sinn Féin TD says Gerry Adams would have made a 'really good' president

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

TD for the Dublin Fingal West constituency, Louise O'Reilly, particularly emphasised the role Adams could have played in advancing Irish unity
Poll: Who performed best in first presidential election debate?

Poll: Who performed best in first presidential election debate?

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Who do you think performed the best in the election campaign's first televised debate? Let us know by answering our poll!
First presidential election television debate to take place on Monday

First presidential election television debate to take place on Monday

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

The three presidential election candidates are left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin, and Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys.
Taoiseach says presidential candidate Jim Gavin can ‘bring people together’

Taoiseach says presidential candidate Jim Gavin can ‘bring people together’

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Launching his campaign, Mr Gavin said he will work to highlight the ‘strength and the voice’ of the Irish people.
Jim Gavin submits nomination papers for presidential race

Jim Gavin submits nomination papers for presidential race

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Mr Gavin was accompanied by Fianna Fáil deputy leader Jack Chambers as he submitted the paperwork at the Customs House in Dublin on Friday.
Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about an Irish presidential bid

Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about an Irish presidential bid

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

The singer and campaigner has revealed details of a conversation with Taoiseach Micheál Martin about the prospect of an election run.
Dublin City Council votes against nominating presidential candidate

Dublin City Council votes against nominating presidential candidate

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Dublin City Council has voted against nominating a candidate for the presidential race.
Humphreys calls Gaza situation ‘horrific’ as she launches presidential bid

Humphreys calls Gaza situation ‘horrific’ as she launches presidential bid

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

The Fine Gael candidate held the launch event in her home county of Monaghan
Fingal County Council votes not to support a candidate in presidential election

Fingal County Council votes not to support a candidate in presidential election

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Fingal is the first local authority in the country to decide on its position on a presidential candidate.
Humphreys hopes for 'a good clean' presidential election campaign

Humphreys hopes for 'a good clean' presidential election campaign

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

When asked about her background as a Presbyterian from Ulster, Ms Humphreys said she wants to be a president for all the people of the island of Ireland.
Seán Kelly withdraws from Fine Gael presidential bid

Seán Kelly withdraws from Fine Gael presidential bid

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Mr Kelly also expressed support for the remaining hopeful in the Fine Gael process, former party deputy leader Heather Humphreys.
Jim Gavin: Profile on former Dublin manager hoping to be president

Jim Gavin: Profile on former Dublin manager hoping to be president

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

The former Dublin manager made his intentions clear to run for president on Saturday, sending a letter to Fianna Fáil TD's to seek their backing.
Catherine Connolly says she would ‘continue to expand’ role of president

Catherine Connolly says she would ‘continue to expand’ role of president

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

The independent said Michael D Higgins had been ‘courageous’ while in the role and that she would look to continue in that vein.
Sinn Féin yet to decide on presidential candidate – Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin yet to decide on presidential candidate – Mary Lou McDonald

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

The Dublin TD said she has been thinking about things ‘on a personal level’, but added that she has also been listening to the party on its views
Sean Gallagher: I will ‘reflect’ on claims of attack on presidential hopeful

Sean Gallagher: I will ‘reflect’ on claims of attack on presidential hopeful

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Entrepreneur Gareth Sheridan has claimed that he has been the victim of a ‘co-ordinated attack’ by people close to his former business associate.
Fine Gael reopens nominations to find candidate for presidential race

Fine Gael reopens nominations to find candidate for presidential race

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

It comes after Mairead McGuinness withdrew from the race for Áras an Uachtaráin.
Explained: Who is presidential candidate Catherine Connolly?

Explained: Who is presidential candidate Catherine Connolly?

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Connolly is an independent politician who has served as a TD for the Galway West constituency since 2016.

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