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CONFIRMED: The candidates who will contest next month’s presidential election

The full list of candidates who will contest next month’s presidential election has been confirmed. Independent hopeful Maria Steen was just two nominations away from securing a place on the ballot, having got the backing of 18 Oireachtas members. ...

24 Sept 2025 at 12:14

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Humphreys ‘disappointed’ in Murphy legal action

Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said she is “disappointed” that Paul Murphy is taking legal action against her, describing him as the “campaign manager” for her opponent Catherine Connolly. Mr Murphy, a People Before Profit TD that ...

16 Oct 2025 at 14:01

National News

Jim Gavin ‘did not see’ any bullying or sexism in Defence Forces

Jim Gavin has said he “did not see any” examples of bullying or sexism during his time in the Defence Forces. The Fianna Fail presidential candidate said he had a “really positive experience” with Oglaigh na hEireann but praised women who had ...

25 Sept 2025 at 14:55

Northern Ireland

Micheal Martin apologises to Fianna Fail TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has told his parliamentary party that he is sorry for how Jim Gavin’s candidacy ended and said he fully understands their disappointment. The Fianna Fail parliamentary party met on Wednesday night, three days after ...

08 Oct 2025 at 21:32

Polls close in Ireland’s presidential election

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Candidates cast votes as polling stations open in Irish presidential election

Polls have closed in Ireland’s presidential election, with indications that turnout was around 2018’s figure. While vote counts on Saturday morning will confirm the total poll, initial reports indicate the turnout was slow in the morning ...

24 Oct 2025 at 22:14

National News

Connolly says it is not up to Starmer to decide Hamas’ role in Palestinian state

Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said it is not for British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to decide Hamas’ role in a Palestinian state. The left-wing independent from Galway was asked about comments by the Prime ...

22 Sept 2025 at 16:20

National News

Tenant issue was raised with Jim Gavin in early September – Jack Chambers

The claim of an issue with a former tenant was raised with ex-presidential candidate Jim Gavin in early September, Jack Chambers has said. He said he would urge Mr Gavin to repay any funds still owed to his former tenant and that ...

07 Oct 2025 at 20:18

National News

Kelleher welcomes ‘healthy’ competition for presidential nomination

It is “healthy” for Fianna Fail to have a contest for its presidential nomination, party MEP and hopeful Billy Kelleher has said. Mr Kelleher made the comment after formally declaring his intention to seek backing, and after one ...

29 Aug 2025 at 17:05

National News

Irish presidential candidates say flag should be seen as a ‘symbol of unity’

The three contenders to become the next president of Ireland have emphasised that the nation’s flag should be a symbol of unity. Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael-backed Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fail-backed Jim ...

30 Sept 2025 at 00:53

National News

Taoiseach ‘not exercised’ about Fianna Fail review

Micheal Martin has said he is not “as exercised as others” about an internal Fianna Fail review into the presidential election, as he contended that the process had not been delayed. The Taoiseach has come under pressure ...

14 Nov 2025 at 12:58

National News

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

Catherine Connolly has claimed “politics of fear” is being used against her after Heather Humphreys said she has “legitimate questions to answer”. Ms Humphreys accused Ms Connolly of insulting allies of Ireland, but Ms ...

12 Oct 2025 at 17:29

National News

Presidential candidate remains on ballot paper despite dropping out

The Irish public will see a third name on their ballot paper alongside the two candidates actively contesting the race. Jim Gavin stopped campaigning weeks ago but could still technically win the presidential election ...

24 Oct 2025 at 00:01

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