Irish presidency

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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.
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.
Jim Gavin ‘delighted’ to be selected as Fianna Fáil presidential candidate

Jim Gavin ‘delighted’ to be selected as Fianna Fáil presidential candidate

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

The former Dublin Gaelic football manager defeated the party’s MEP Billy Kelleher in a secret ballot on Tuesday.
Catherine Connolly sets out her vision for the presidency

Catherine Connolly sets out her vision for the presidency

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Catherine Connolly says members of the public have called for her to stand in the election in the last 18 months.
Independents ask Kerry councillors to nominate them as presidential candidates

Independents ask Kerry councillors to nominate them as presidential candidates

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

One Kerry councillor questioned the candidates on how seriously they were taking their presidential bids.
Presidential election: Nearly a fifth of voters do not know who to vote for, poll reveals

Presidential election: Nearly a fifth of voters do not know who to vote for, poll reveals

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are set to finalise their candidates this week.
Explained: What powers does the President of Ireland have?

Explained: What powers does the President of Ireland have?

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Established political figures like Catherine Connolly and Mairead McGuinness are lining up alongside unconventional candidates to succeed outgoing President Michael D Higgins.
I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, Minister says

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, Minister says

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.
Michael Flatley to make bid for Irish presidency, court told

Michael Flatley to make bid for Irish presidency, court told

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

The choreographer’s plans emerged during a High Court case.
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.
Conor McGregor would be ‘widely rejected’ in presidential run, Minister predicts

Conor McGregor would be ‘widely rejected’ in presidential run, Minister predicts

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Jack Chambers said he would be ‘surprised’ if the professional fighter received a nomination.
7 per cent of public would vote for Conor McGregor to be president, would you?

7 per cent of public would vote for Conor McGregor to be president, would you?

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

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.
Social Democrats founder Róisín Shortall makes move up in Irish President betting

Social Democrats founder Róisín Shortall makes move up in Irish President betting

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Candidates from outside the world of politics include GAA President Jarlath Burns (16/1) and RTÉ presenter Miriam O’Callaghan (20/1).
Presidential election: Tommy Tiernan emerges as popular candidate alongside McGuinness and McDowell

Presidential election: Tommy Tiernan emerges as popular candidate alongside McGuinness and McDowell

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

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?'
Quiz: Presidential election due this year, are you up to speed on our heads of state?

Quiz: Presidential election due this year, are you up to speed on our heads of state?

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

How much do you know about Ireland's heads of state and the presidential election process? Take our quiz to find out!
Eamon Ryan ‘regrets’ abandoning 2004 presidential race but rules out 2025 bid

Eamon Ryan ‘regrets’ abandoning 2004 presidential race but rules out 2025 bid

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

The Green Party leader ruled out a 2025 bid.

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