Sean Kelly

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Contest for nomination within Fine Gael 'good for the party and democracy' — Sean Kelly

Contest for nomination within Fine Gael 'good for the party and democracy' — Sean Kelly

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland, Mr Kelly said that his previous announcement that he would not contest the election had been “the most difficult decision” of his career.
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.
Poll: Heather Humphreys favourite for Fine Gael nomination and Áras

Poll: Heather Humphreys favourite for Fine Gael nomination and Áras

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

The poll also found she is the most popular in a list of potential candidates for Áras an Uachtaráin
Seán Kelly reconsidering presidential bid after McGuinness withdrawal

Seán Kelly reconsidering presidential bid after McGuinness withdrawal

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

MEP Seán Kelly says he's reconsidering whether to run for the presidency after Mairead McGuinness withdrew from the running
Presidential race: Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out, Heather Humphreys backed for bid

Presidential race: Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out, Heather Humphreys backed for bid

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Frances Fitzgerald has ruled herself out of the presidential race despite Mairead McGuinness' departure from the election contest
Fine Gael to reopen process for presidential candidate as bookies pick new favourite

Fine Gael to reopen process for presidential candidate as bookies pick new favourite

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Mairead McGuinness said she made the 'very difficult decision' to stand down following a stay in hospital last week.
Catherine Connolly to launch presidential bid next week

Catherine Connolly to launch presidential bid next week

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Independent TD Catherine Connolly has confirmed she will launch her presidential election bid next week
Presidential election 2025: Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly rules himself out of race

Presidential election 2025: Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly rules himself out of race

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

The former head of the GAA said the decision not to stand had been 'one of the biggest decisions' of his life.
Poll: Who would you vote for in the presidential election?

Poll: Who would you vote for in the presidential election?

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Mairead McGuinness has pulled out of the presidential race and said the decision was made as a result of medical advice.
Politics watch: Names begin to emerge ahead of presidential election

Politics watch: Names begin to emerge ahead of presidential election

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Mary Hanafin to seek Fianna Fáil nomination for presidential election

Mary Hanafin to seek Fianna Fáil nomination for presidential election

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Former minister Mary Hanafin is to seek the Fianna Fáil nomination to contest the presidential election
Ivan Yates predicts November 15th general election date

Ivan Yates predicts November 15th general election date

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Despite Taoiseach Simon Harris insisting the Government will serve its full term to March 2025, November remains the most likely time for the next general election, according to former minister for agriculture Ivan Yates
Sinn Féin transfers ‘put Funchion in contention’ for MEP seat in Ireland South

Sinn Féin transfers ‘put Funchion in contention’ for MEP seat in Ireland South

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Kathleen Funchion got 61 per cent of transfers from her running mate Paul Gavan’s eliminated share.
Fianna Fáil retains council crown as all local election seats filled

Fianna Fáil retains council crown as all local election seats filled

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Sinn Fein are still in a battle to gain a European Parliament seat, as counting continues in two of three constituencies.
‘Meticulous’ counting continues in Ireland South constituency for EU elections

‘Meticulous’ counting continues in Ireland South constituency for EU elections

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

‘We are extremely careful,’ returning officer Martin Harvey said on the fourth day of counting in Cork.
Counting continues as Government mulls by-elections conundrum

Counting continues as Government mulls by-elections conundrum

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Nine of Ireland’s 14 European Parliamentary seats remain unfilled
Final seats in Ireland South remain unclear due to unpredictable transfers

Final seats in Ireland South remain unclear due to unpredictable transfers

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Returning officer Martin Harvey said that once candidates are eliminated, each count will take around an hour.
Taoisech admits it will be 'challenging' for Fine Gael to retain European seats

Taoisech admits it will be 'challenging' for Fine Gael to retain European seats

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

The Taoiseach has said it will be "challenging" for Fine Gael to keep its European seats in June's elections
Irish MEPs criticise wording of ‘conditional’ EU call for Gaza ceasefire

Irish MEPs criticise wording of ‘conditional’ EU call for Gaza ceasefire

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Green Party MEP Grace O’Sullivan said: ‘This is a dark day for the European peace project’

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