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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

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'We make mistakes every day': Jim Gavin on use of drone at airport to film presidential campaign video

<p>Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys, hangs a campaign poster. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

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Humphreys admits lack of groundwork ahead of failed family and care referenda

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Paul Hosford: Grind is just beginning for our presidential candidates

Irish presidential election

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Parties yet to decide on how to split the bill on Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign

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Presidential debate: Sparks, slips and safe blows as candidates size each other up

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

Northern Ireland Troubles framework

Sinn Féin to set out position over presidential contest

The republican party has so far refused to clarify whether it will run its own candidate in the contest or support independent Catherine Connolly

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

GARETH SHERIDAN

Paul Hosford: Gareth Sheridan may find real work is only beginning as he eyes presidency

He's done well to get here but the businessman will have to quickly switch gears in a race in which he is starting from way behind

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

GARETH SHERIDAN

Gareth Sheridan suffers setback as Carlow rejects nomination bid in presidential race

Carlow County Council’s rejection leaves Gareth Sheridan scrambling for fresh support, while Kieran McCarthy and Maria Steen gain momentum in the presidential race

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Connolly addresses pro-Palestine rally outside Dail

Green Party formally endorses Catherine Connolly for president

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman said Connolly best reflects the party’s core values on Gaza, climate change, and community resilience

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Maria Steen secures Michael Healy Rae nomination as presidential race intensifies

Maria Steen secures Michael Healy Rae nomination as presidential race intensifies

Maria Steen gains Michael Healy Rae’s nomination but the Kerry TD confirms his support for Heather Humphreys

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

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Jim Gavin submits nomination papers for presidential race

Mr Gavin was accompanied by Fianna Fáil deputy leader Jack Chambers as he submitted the paperwork at the Customs House in Dublin on Friday

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Sinn Fein think-in

McDonald promises Sinn Féin’s presidential election decision will be a ‘game-changer’

Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn Féin’s choice for president will be a 'game-changer,' with candidate to be revealed Saturday

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach and Jim Gavin distance themselves from Michael D Higgins' Israel comments

Taoiseach and Jim Gavin distance themselves from Michael D Higgins' Israel comments

The president had called for Israel to be excluded from the United Nations

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Jim Gavin takes a leaf out of Micheál Martin's book at the Ploughing

Jim Gavin takes a leaf out of Micheál Martin's book at the Ploughing

When it comes to meeting people and canvassing for support, the Ploughing is hard to beat, especially in an election year

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025