Event: 2011 presidential election

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Brian Crowley’s electoral success is without parallel

The predictable decision by MEP Brian Crowley not to stand again to be an MEP brings down the curtain on one of the most successful politicians this country has ever seen, writes Daniel McConnell.

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Inconsistent and dishonest - Sinn Féin’s bubble floats on hypocrisy

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Mary Lou McDonald attacks media for Martin McGuinness treatment

Readers Blog: Presidential election must take place in 2018

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (07/06/16)

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Pro-life groups hit out at President Higgins’ wife Sabina for comments on abortion

The shape I'm in: Sean Gallagher, businessman

Sean Gallagher loves desserts — anything with a biscuit base with ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

VIDEO: 1916 celebrations should emphasise diversity, says President Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has called for the 1916 centenary celebrations to be used to remember the “diversity of our people and events” that have made the nation what it is today.

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

INM announces Sheahan and Bourke as editors

Former Irish Examiner political correspondent Fionnan Sheahan has been appointed as editor of the Irish Independent.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Dana’s brother cleared of sex abuse

Eurovision Song Contest winner and former Irish presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon broke down in tears as her brother walked free from court after he was cleared of historic sex abuse charges.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Race against time for Norris to get transplant

Senator David Norris is facing a race against time to secure a transplant in his fight against an inoperable liver cancer.

Fri, 27 Sep, 2013

Bin Hammam hits out reluctance to investigate 'untouchable' Blatter

Mohamed Bin Hammam has claimed to FIFA’s new chief investigator that Sepp Blatter appears to be untouchable.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2012

Dana and Norris nominations in doubt after FF meeting

The Fianna Fáil parliamentary party has today agreed that its 33 TDs and Senators should not nominate candidates for the upcoming presidential election.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011

Wikileaks: Argentine president 'dominated' by husband

Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez was “submissive” to her powerful husband who was a controlling “monster”, her former cabinet chief told a US official, according to new US diplomatic cables.

Thu, 02 Dec, 2010

Setting the bar for next president

ARE the cautious, nuanced signals emanating from several individuals who might have an interest in becoming a candidate in the 2011 presidential election an acknowledgement that the electorate will have very high expectations when they decide whom to elect as the next President of Ireland?

Fri, 07 May, 2010