Tomorrow, the Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) will name a new president after a lengthy campaign which came to a conclusion last Friday, December 13.

Anyone who thinks that President Higgins is losing the run of himself by speaking out on controversial issues would do well to remember that outspoken presidents have been the norm rather than the exception for almost 30 years.

Only President Higgins and runner-up Peter Casey had expenses reimbursed.

What needs to be avoided is the traditional fawning by Irish politicians of US presidents, says Daniel McConnell.

Now that the championship has kicked off, or thrown in, in earnest you can almost hear people thinking about the All-Ireland final. Winners. Losers. And most of all, tickets.

A referendum to extend voting rights in Presidential elections to Irish citizens living abroad has been delayed by Government.

President Michael D. Higgins called for a “renewed sense of social solidarity” with society’s “most vulnerable” in his Christmas address — just days after signing into law abortion legislation that targets by far and away the most vulnerable members of our society: Our already-alive-and-kicking but as yet unborn fellow citizens.

Fianna Fáil TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee Marc MacSharry wants the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to have access to more details of spending by the President.

Details of President Michael D Higgins' unaudited allowances will be published this week.

What Bush, the 41st US president, lived long enough to see is the end of the post-Second World War era, writes Gerard Howlin.

The 41st president saw himself merely as a temporary occupant of the Oval Office but his achievements were significant, writes Richard N Haass.

GAA president John Horan has admitted that Gaelic football has become more like ‘Gaelic handball’ though has claimed it’s only in need of evolution, not revolution.

A smile of contentment spread across Michael D Higgins’ face as fiddler Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh performed magic with bow and string.

The inauguration of Michael D Higgins as President of Ireland took place this evening at St. Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle.

President-elect Michael D Higgins will be inaugurated as President of Ireland this evening.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has backed plans to cut presidential terms to just five years and to draft new spending transparency laws in the wake of the Áras 2018 election showdown.

Michael D Higgins is not exactly heading back to the Áras — he never really left.

Is Casey our Donald Trump?

The consistency of the two exit polls is remarkable and the result is crystal clear.

Michael D Higgins has secured a historic second term as President of Ireland, despite the lowest turnout ever, two exit polls suggest.

Micheal D Higgins is on course to be comfortably re-elected, according to the latest Presidential opinion poll.

I agree with those who say that the presidential election is a scandalous waste of money, given that the position of president is largely ceremonial and of little consequence. However as a campaigner against blood sports I’m delighted with Gavin Duffy’s involvement because his candidacy has helped to shine a light on these so-called “rural pursuits”.

Presidential candidate Peter Casey has insisted he is not basing his campaign on Donald Trump.

Presidential candidate Liadh Ní Riada has spoken about her "below the belt" comment to Joan Freeman in last night's debate.

The former head of children's charity Barnardos, Fergus Finlay, has said he will not rule out running for the presidency in the future.

It also reveals 60% of voters think President Michael D Higgins should give up his state pension while in the role.

The first debate between all six candidates in the presidential campaign has focused on the funding and expenses of the office of the President.

There are too many examples of inaccurate political polling in recent years to bet the farm on any result percieved as a foregone conclusion. Despite that caveat, it might not be that reckless to have a small bet on President Michael D Higgins’ reelection later this month — if you can find anything that might even look like a value-for-money punt.

Peter Casey has said he was not thinking straight when he called Sean Gallagher bald.

Northern Irish citizens should be allowed to vote in Presidential elections, according to Seán Gallagher.

Joan Freeman has formally launched her bid to be President saying she hopes to encourage people to make a difference in their communities.

Sean Gallagher says it took him a long time to get over the Tweetgate controversy in the 2011 Presidential election.

Seán Gallagher has suggested he will not take part in Presidential debates that Michael D Higgins does not show up for.

Presidential Candidate Joan Freeman says she is shocked by the fact that €317,000 in spending by the president's office is not subject to an audit.