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Paul Hosford: Eamon Ó Cuív's defence over hiring of ex-prisoner speaks to his belief in rehabilitation
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Clodagh Finn: The politics of handbags, with all its glorious baggage
Irish presidential election
Humphreys avoids criticising Gavin campaign — for now
It’s an open question on whether any Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael detente will last.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Gary Murphy on party tensions and surprises in the presidential race
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Gary Murphy on party tensions and surprises in the presidential race
Political scientist Gary Murphy joins Mick Clifford to explore the subplots, tensions, and reactions shaping Ireland’s presidential election campaign

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Irish presidential election
Jim Gavin campaign deletes Instagram video after Defence Forces member named in Lebanon
Jim Gavin deleted an Instagram video naming a Defence Forces member in Lebanon, as rivals warned against politicising the military

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

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Presidential election: Facebook and Instagram to ban ads in protest at EU rules
Ahead of Meta's TTPA-related ban, Heather Humphreys has emerged as the biggest spender on the social media platforms of the three presidential candidates

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

'We make mistakes every day': Jim Gavin on use of drone at airport to film presidential campaign video
'We make mistakes every day': Jim Gavin on use of drone at airport to film presidential campaign video
A spokesperson for Mr Gavin, who is the chief operating officer of the Irish Aviation Authority, confirmed the campaign had sought permission for drone use on all occasions bar two

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election
Humphreys admits lack of groundwork ahead of failed family and care referenda
Fine Gael presidential hopeful Heather Humphreys says vague wording and lack of preparation contributed to the heavy defeat in both referenda

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

The Tonight Show Presidential Debate hosted by Virgin Media Television
Paul Hosford: Grind is just beginning for our presidential candidates
The morning after the night before and the campaign was right back on

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Parties yet to decide on how to split the bill on Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign
A spokesperson for the Connolly campaign said that the additional support from parties was welcome, but pointed out that there has been a groundswell of individual donations which had raised €170,000

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Presidential debate: Sparks, slips and safe blows as candidates size each other up
The first presidential debate felt more like sparring than a showdown, with Jim Gavin steady, Catherine Connolly sharp, and Heather Humphreys muted

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Five takeaways from the presidential debate: Candidates clash over Gaza, housing and experience
Five takeaways from the presidential debate: Candidates clash over Gaza, housing and experience
From fiery exchanges on Gaza and Ukraine to questions over housing and political experience, here are five key debate takeaways

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

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Irish Examiner view: US shamed by malicious Ryder Cup spectators
Until the final day, the whole show had been characterised not by the golf but by galleries that snapped from partisanship to a level of vocal nastiness that crossed too many lines

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign
Housing, immigration and Gaza crisis dominate first debate in presidential election campaign
The first presidential debate saw Humphreys, Connolly and Gavin clash on Gaza, housing, immigration, and Ireland’s role abroad

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Humphreys canvasses in Cork hours after Irish flags erected across city
Humphreys canvasses in Cork hours after Irish flags erected across city
There was speculation that they were to echo the far-right, anti-immigrant movement’s erecting flags across Dublin

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?
S Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?
When the dust clears, we will see whether we’re going to get a continuity Michael D presidency, or go back to the future when the president was often seen, but rarely heard

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

US import tariffs
'Bad budget' could impact outcome of presidential election
Independent presidential nominee Catherine Connolly will 'sail through' if public expenditure minister Jack Chambers doesn't loosen purse strings

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
S Mick Clifford: Living in Trumpland — how his politics of grievance spread to Ireland
Trump’s politics of grievance and 'othering' are shaping global debates, with worrying echoes in Ireland’s immigration and public discourse.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'
Humphreys' presidency would be about 'breaking down awful prejudices creeping into our society'
Born in Monaghan, her father was a member of the Orange Order but Ms Humphreys became 'a proud Irish republican'

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Catherine Connolly highlights need for ‘courageous and independent voice’
The left-wing independent spoke at a Sinn Féin event in Dublin, alongside the party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Heather Humphreys visits English Market and Ballincollig as presidential campaign rolls into Cork
Heather Humphreys visits English Market and Ballincollig as presidential campaign rolls into Cork
Ms Humphreys commended the 'magnificent array of Irish-produced food' at the English Market during her Saturday visit to Leeside

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Paul Hosford: Why Sinn Féin’s decision not to run a presidential candidate may prove costly
Paul Hosford: Why Sinn Féin’s decision not to run a presidential candidate may prove costly
With just three names on the ballot, questions loom over Sinn Féin’s strategy, voter choice, and whether the race is missing something vital

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys crisscross Kerry as voters lament limited presidential choice
Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys crisscross Kerry as voters lament limited presidential choice
As Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys canvassed in Kerry, voters voiced frustration at a presidential race seen as lacking choice

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Clodagh Finn: The first lady and Stem pioneer who could have been president
Clodagh Finn: The first lady and Stem pioneer who could have been president
Phyllis Ryan qualified as the only woman with a master’s degree in science from UCD in 1917. She was just the fifth female science graduate since the National University of Ireland was founded in 1908

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

If elected, Humphreys pledges to continue to call out genocide as Michael D has done
If elected, Humphreys pledges to continue to call out genocide as Michael D has done
Fine Gael candidate said her presidency would more resemble that of Mary McAleese, on whose work she wants to build

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Áras hopeful Jim Gavin did not know about abuse of female officers in Defence Forces
Áras hopeful Jim Gavin did not know about abuse of female officers in Defence Forces
On Thursday, Mr Gavin told reporters he did not 'see' anybody suffering abuse when he served in the Air Corps and said if he was 'aware' of the abuse, he 'would have taken immediate action'

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
'War is a stain on humanity': Catherine Connolly says Ireland 'must call out the abuse of power'
The Independent presidential candidate doubled down on her criticism of the military industrial complex, which originally came up in a debate at UCD on Wednesday

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Jim Gavin starts his presidential election campaign by outlining issues that will define Government
Mr Gavin, who served in the Defence Forces for 20 years, had to be asked three times if he saw any evidence of bullying or sexism in the force

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Louise Burne: Jim Gavin must develop sharp elbows to liven up candidacy
During a press conference with the media, frustrated journalists asked the same questions repeatedly as he rolled out prepared answers. It did not matter if the answer fit the question

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Maria Steen would have electrified a dull race, but her exclusion is not undemocratic
Louise Burne outlines the two main factors that led to Maria Steen's failure to attain enough backing for a run at the presidency

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Catherine Connolly vows to serve only one term if elected president
Galway TD says she would give her all for seven years before moving on, while balancing Dáil duties and campaigning

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Three-way race for presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out
Three-way race for presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out
Independent hopeful Maria Steen fell two signatures short of the 20 needed, leaving just three candidates on the presidential ballot

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Race for the Áras: Three candidates confirmed for 2025 presidential election
Race for the Áras: Three candidates confirmed for 2025 presidential election
Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys will contest the October 24 presidential election

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Maria Steen concedes presidential race, says political consensus 'detached from public’s wishes'
Independent candidate Maria Steen missed the presidential ballot by two signatures but said her campaign showed public hunger for alternatives

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

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Posters on poles, but no certainty for Maria Steen as nomination race goes to the wire
As posters flood the streets, Maria Steen’s candidacy hangs in the balance with hours left to secure vital nominations

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Éamon de Valera and Archbishop McQuaid
Presidential oath means only Christians need apply
The United Nations Human Rights Committee has expressed concern over Ireland's constitutional oath. Simon Tierney asks why we aren't changing it

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Maria Steen secures 18th nomination as presidential ballot deadline nears
Maria Steen secures 18th nomination as presidential ballot deadline nears
Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy has given Maria Steen her 18th nomination but stopped short of endorsing her campaign

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Maria Steen ‘very hopeful’ of reaching 20 nominations as presidential deadline looms
Maria Steen says she has 17 nominations and hopes to reach the required 20 ahead of Wednesday’s deadline at noon

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Catherine Connolly defends Hamas remarks, insists both Israel and Hamas must be held to account
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly said both Israel and Hamas must disarm, while insisting Palestinians have the right to self-determination

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
'Movement growing around' Catherine Connolly at presidential campaign launch
Ms Connolly is expected to lodge her nomination papers on Tuesday afternoon. Mary Lou McDonald, Holly Cairns, Paul Murphy, and Marie Sherlock all delivered speeches at the launch

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Mick Clifford: Does public service beckon for Gareth Sheridan now he can't run for presidency?
At the start of the summer, Gareth Sheridan waltzed into the public square and announced he wants to be the president. If he had been serious, he would have started much earlier in the year, writes Mick Clifford

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Presidential election: Jim Gavin hits out at 'malicious' online abuse against his family
Presidential election: Jim Gavin hits out at 'malicious' online abuse against his family
'Hard right' agitator with links to another political party believed to be behind abuse

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
'No regrets': Gareth Sheridan's presidential election bid over as he fails to get Offaly and Meath's backing
There had been a belief in Gareth Sheridan's camp that he had the Offaly County Council nomination secured

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

GARETH SHERIDAN
Presidential election: Gareth Sheridan's campaign receives potential hammer blow
Louth County Council told councillors Mr Sheridan had not submitted the required documentation in time for Monday's meeting

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Emma DeSouza: There's no 'gotcha' in Heather's Orange Order connections
Emma DeSouza: There's no 'gotcha' in Heather's Orange Order connections
The challenge for Heather Humphreys is not her family's history, but how she handled the question of her husband’s prior membership of the Orange Order, writes Emma DeSouza

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election
Sinn Féin backs independent Catherine Connolly for the presidency
The Sinn Féin leader announced her party’s backing for Catherine Connolly, pledging a strong campaign to secure the presidency

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

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