#Presidential election

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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

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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 FĂĄil 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 FĂ©in’s presidential election decision will be a ‘game-changer’
Mary Lou McDonald says Sinn FĂ©in’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 MicheĂĄl Martin's book at the Ploughing
Jim Gavin takes a leaf out of MicheĂĄl 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

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity
The five major issues facing the Government as it returns from summer holidays
As well as next month's Budget, the Government will have the housing crisis and the presidential election to contend with

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Political leaders must listen to people's views on immigration, says Jim Gavin
Political leaders must listen to people's views on immigration, says Jim Gavin
The Fianna Fåil presidential candidate urges 'fair' and 'robust' process 

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run
Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run
At the National Ploughing Championships Jerry from Kerry said he would make “a good President of Ireland.” “I’d be as good as the rest of them, if not better,” Jerry said, as the countdown to the presidential election begins.  

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

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Bob Geldof rules out 2025 presidential election bid, says he 'wouldn’t have time'
Bob Geldof has confirmed he will not enter the presidential race, insisting he lacks time and interest in the role

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Sarah Harte: It's nobody's idea of a good time, but divorce is a fact of life
Sarah Harte: It's nobody's idea of a good time, but divorce is a fact of life
Sarah Harte on divorce stigma, Ireland’s post-Catholic identity, and Maria Steen’s conservative voice in the presidential debate

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

'Fire in the belly', the cĂșpla focal, and roots in farming: Áras candidates have their say at the ploughing
'Fire in the belly', the cĂșpla focal, and roots in farming: Áras candidates have their say at the ploughing
The three candidates currently on the ballot for next month's election — Fine Gael'sHeather Humphreys, Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin and independent Catherine Connolly — set out their stall at the Ploughing Championships

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

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Gareth Sheridan wins Tipperary backing in push for presidential election nomination
Gareth Sheridan now has support from Tipperary and Kerry councils, needing just two more nominations to secure a presidential ballot place

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

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Do we really want an activist President?
Robinson reimagined the role as one that could push the boundaries of constitutional convention — but worked within its formal limitations

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

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Dublin and Cork city councils opt not to nominate presidential candidate
The presidential election will be held on Friday October 24

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Mick Clifford: Conor McGregor abandons presidential tilt without ever facing the public
Mick Clifford: Conor McGregor abandons presidential tilt without ever facing the public
The former MMA fighter left just one positive in wake of his ridiculous non-campaign: Now, surely, Irish people will never take for granted the guardrails of our democracy

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail think-in
Presidential candidate Jim Gavin vows to 'keep the pressure' on Government over housing crisis
The Fianna FĂĄil candidate said the Government's progress on solving the housing crisis was 'not good enough'

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

GARETH SHERIDAN
Kerry County Council backs Gareth Sheridan for presidential bid 
Independent Niall O’Callaghan said he was proposing Gareth Sheridan, saying he was a deserving candidate and a young person experienced in business and in life

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

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Conor McGregor pulls out of presidential election race
Conor McGregor had been due to address councillors at Dublin City Council on Monday in a bid to get on the ballot paper

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

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McGregor to make his case for presidential poll nomination
Former MMA fighter is one of 14 would-be candidates who will address Dublin City Council on Monday evening

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Mick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed
S Mick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed
Presidential elections should demand grit, planning and sacrifice — not last-minute declarations or vanity bids dressed as democracy

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Conor McGregor court case
Elon Musk offered Conor McGregor financial backing for presidential bid
Sipo rules state that donations from people or organisations outside of Ireland are not allowed in most circumstances

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Heather Humphreys launches presidential campaign in Monaghan
Heather Humphreys launches presidential campaign in Monaghan
Heather Humphreys has said she wants to use the to “facilitate reconciliation and understanding”. The Fine Gael candidate launched her campaign in her home county of Co Monaghan on Saturday.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Heather Humphreys's presidential campaign to focus on 'building bridges' 
Heather Humphreys's presidential campaign to focus on 'building bridges' 
Fine Gael confirmed on Tuesday that Ms Humphreys had reached the required threshold for nomination

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Who is Maria Steen? The conservative barrister seeking a presidential run
Who is Maria Steen? The conservative barrister seeking a presidential run
Maria Steen, barrister and Iona Institute member, has entered the presidential race — but her path to the ballot looks uncertain

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Jennifer Horgan: The betrayal of Ireland’s elderly is happening in plain sight
Jennifer Horgan: The betrayal of Ireland’s elderly is happening in plain sight
Michael D Higgins’ poetry forces us to confront Ireland’s failures in caring for its elderly, both within families and at State level

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaråin heats up
The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaråin heats up
Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Louise Burne joins Mick on this week's podcast to discuss the runners and riders of the presidential election

 Listen | Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

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Maria Steen backed by 10 Oireachtas members in her bid to join race for the Áras
Maria Steen backed by 10 Oireachtas members in her bid to join race for the Áras
Ms Steen has the public backing of eight TDs and senators, and another two are expected to endorse her in the coming days

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Fine Gael party think-in
Meta removes AI deepfake scam video of Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys
Meta has removed a fraudulent AI deepfake of Heather Humphreys promoting an investment scheme, as banks warn of rising election scams

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Fianna FĂĄil defend Jim Gavin's reference to Israel's 'military objectives' after condemnation from SF deputy leader
Fianna FĂĄil defend Jim Gavin's reference to Israel's 'military objectives' after condemnation from SF deputy leader
Sinn Féin accused of running a negative campaign against Fianna Fåil's presidential election candidate 

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Conor McGregor court case
McGregor confirms eligibility and will address Dublin City Council in race for Áras
Conor McGregor confirmed his eligibility and will address Dublin City Council on Monday as part of his presidential campaign bid

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Conor McGregor court case
Conor McGregor may not get to address presidential nomination meeting of Dublin City Council
The council is hosting 10 prospective candidates including former professor Dolores Cahill — but MMA fighter's eligibility is not yet confirmed

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail president
Billy Kelleher's strong support can't be counted as votes against MicheĂĄl Martin
Cork MEP had a strong showing in his bid for the Fianna FĂĄil presidential election nod. But, as the Taoiseach said, the referendum on Martin's leadership was the last general election

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail president
Presidential race: How Jim Gavin won the right to run for Fianna Fåil 
Jim Gavin has been involved in deep behind-the-scenes conversations with the parliamentary party — and deputy leader Jack Chambers took a lead in drumming up support

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fail president
Jim Gavin wins vote to become Fianna FĂĄil nominee for president
The former Dublin GAA boss won 41 votes, compared to the 29 won by MEP Billy Keleher 

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Who is Jim Gavin? From Dublin GAA supremo to presidential election candidate 
Who is Jim Gavin? From Dublin GAA supremo to presidential election candidate 
TDs and senators at the heart of Fianna FĂĄil say the multiple All-Ireland winning former Dublin senior football manager 'ticks all the boxes'

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Ex-Cork mayor among those asking Kerry councillors for presidential nomination
Ex-Cork mayor among those asking Kerry councillors for presidential nomination
At the first council meeting to hear from presidential candidate hopefuls, each person gave a five-minute address before taking part in a 10-minute question and answers session

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

'Sour taste' for some Fianna FĂĄil TDs in 'very, very tight' vote for presidential candidate
'Sour taste' for some Fianna FĂĄil TDs in 'very, very tight' vote for presidential candidate
Jim Gavin has 32 public declarations of support from within the party, while Billy Kelleher has seven

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

CATHERINE CONNOLLY
Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly unfairly targeted for past associations
Why is nobody asking Mary Lou about Gemma O'Doherty, or questioning visits of other politicians to Syria?

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Claims Fine Gael is anti-democratic to oppose Independent candidates 'utter rubbish', says TĂĄnaiste
Claims Fine Gael is anti-democratic to oppose Independent candidates 'utter rubbish', says TĂĄnaiste
The Fine Gael move brought criticism from AontĂș and Independent Ireland, who accused Fine Gael of 'shutting down' democratic routes to the presidency

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Sinn FĂ©in won't impose whip as they leave decision on presidential candidate until later this month
Sinn FĂ©in won't impose whip as they leave decision on presidential candidate until later this month
The party does not intend to state whether it will run a candidate or back a party outsider until later this month, which Mary Lou McDonald said is 'plenty of time'

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

AOIFE KEARNEY
'My name will not go forward': Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Áras race
Mary Lou McDonald said she is needed to hold the Government to account

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

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