The position of President of Ireland should be contested by way of an election, Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald says, adding that her party has plenty of suitable candidates.

Fianna Fáil’s manifesto, ‘An Ireland for All’ said: “The President is an important political and cultural figurehead for the state and nation. As an international figure the position represents an important cultural centre point for the Diaspora and all those who consider themselves Irish across the globe. Irish citizens in Northern Ireland should have the right to cast their ballot in this important election”.

WE HAVE two constitutional referenda to decide on May 22 and I’ll be voting yes and no says Gerard Howlin

The resignation of An Coimisinéir Teanga, Seán Ó Cuirreáin, adds to the growing suspicion that there is now an undeclared policy in operation to do away with what’s left of Irish in the public life of our country.

In a history extending back to 1888, CBC Cork yesterday celebrated one of its proudest days when Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins, visited the school to commemorate its 125th celebrations.

Ireland 8-11 (51) Scotland 4-3 (23) (Ireland wins series 6-2)

Inaugural speech of President Michael D. Higgins, St. Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, Friday, November 11, 2011

Dana has become the last of the six unsuccessful presidential candidates to concede defeat to Michael D Higgins.

Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness is to run for the office of President of Ireland, his party confirmed tonight.

GAA broadcasting legend Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh has followed in the footsteps of former RTÉ colleague Gay Byrne after announcing he will not be launching a bid to become President.

FINE Gael MEP and former GAA president Seán Kelly said he would like to be his party’s candidate for president of Ireland.

NEXT year Ireland will elect a new president, and I would very much like to make a policy point about this.