Ms Connolly admitted that it had upset her that Ms Ní Shionnain found herself in the media spotlight due to her connection with her.

Connolly said the Good Friday Agreement makes clear that the people alone will decide the future.

TD for the Dublin Fingal West constituency, Louise O'Reilly, particularly emphasised the role Adams could have played in advancing Irish unity

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The three presidential election candidates are left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin, and Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys.

The Fine Gael candidate held the launch event in her home county of Monaghan

Fingal is the first local authority in the country to decide on its position on a presidential candidate.

The former Dublin Gaelic football manager defeated the party’s MEP Billy Kelleher in a secret ballot on Tuesday.

Catherine Connolly says members of the public have called for her to stand in the election in the last 18 months.

One Kerry councillor questioned the candidates on how seriously they were taking their presidential bids.

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are set to finalise their candidates this week.

Established political figures like Catherine Connolly and Mairead McGuinness are lining up alongside unconventional candidates to succeed outgoing President Michael D Higgins.

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.

The choreographer’s plans emerged during a High Court case.

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

Jack Chambers said he would be ‘surprised’ if the professional fighter received a nomination.

Former UFC fighter McGregor would require the nomination of 20 members of the Oireachtas, or four local authorities to get on this year's ballot paper.

Candidates from outside the world of politics include GAA President Jarlath Burns (16/1) and RTÉ presenter Miriam O’Callaghan (20/1).

The Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll saw a list of 14 potential presidential candidates put to the public with the question: 'Which of the following would you vote for in an Irish Presidential election in 2025?'

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The Green Party leader ruled out a 2025 bid.