#Presidential election

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Jennifer Horgan: The betrayal of Ireland’s elderly is happening in plain sight
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 Micheál Martin
Cork MEP had a strong showing in his bid for the Fianna Fáil 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 Fáil 
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 Fáil 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 Fáil 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 Fáil TDs in 'very, very tight' vote for presidential candidate
'Sour taste' for some Fianna Fáil 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 Tánaiste
Claims Fine Gael is anti-democratic to oppose Independent candidates 'utter rubbish', says Tánaiste
The Fine Gael move brought criticism from Aontú and Independent Ireland, who accused Fine Gael of 'shutting down' democratic routes to the presidency

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Sinn Féin won't impose whip as they leave decision on presidential candidate until later this month
Sinn Féin 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

European and local elections
Presidential race to heat up as third candidate to be confirmed
Polling day has been confirmed as Friday October 24 and nominations for candidates will close a month before that

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary
S Terry Prone: Bertie Ahern’s past political bombs come back to blow up in his face
The rationale for Bertie's rejection, and the manner in which it was executed, are resonant of his own past modus operandi

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Race for the Áras: The psychology behind deciding whether or not to run for president
Race for the Áras: The psychology behind deciding whether or not to run for president
Motivations to campaign are as varied as the characters themselves, but only a domestically credible, globally astute and emotionally intelligent president will ensure the office remains a national asset

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary
Paul Hosford: Still waiting for forgiveness, Bertie Ahern bows out of the race for the Áras
No TV or radio interviews, no newspaper spreads — in the end, Bertie bowed out of the presidential election re-litigating the Mahon Tribunal at Glasnevin Cemetery 

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

CATHERINE CONNOLLY
Conor McGregor not fit to hold office, says presidential candidate Catherine Connolly
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly says Conor McGregor is unfit for the presidency while outlining her stance on neutrality, Palestine, and democracy

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Conor McGregor court case
Colin Sheridan: Conor McGregor’s political play risks mainstreaming far-right talking points
Conor McGregor’s presidential talk isn’t just a stunt — it risks amplifying extremism and dragging Ireland’s highest office into farce

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Michael Flatley and Joanna Donnelly both pull out of presidential election race 
Michael Flatley and Joanna Donnelly both pull out of presidential election race 
The former Met Éireann meteorologist and RTÉ weather forecaster admitted to being 'naive' to think she could meet the campaign's challenges

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

No Repro FeeTaoiseach Bertie Ahern wishes former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds a happy birthday at the launch of the fourth edition
Mick Clifford: Micheál Martin sidelined Bertie Ahern just as Bertie ditched Albert Reynolds
Fianna Fáil’s decision to sideline Bertie Ahern for an outside candidate reflects Micheál Martin’s mastery of his mentor’s tactics

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Fianna Fáil finalises secret ballot selections for presidential candidates
Fianna Fáil finalises secret ballot selections for presidential candidates
Billy Kelleher and Jim Gavin rhave eceived sufficient support to present to the parliamentary party next Tuesday

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary
Bertie Ahern rules out presidential bid as Fianna Fáil leadership backs Jim Gavin
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has confirmed he will not seek the presidency, citing Fianna Fáil’s backing of rival Jim Gavin

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Dail returns
Humphreys’ disability plan U-turn ‘due to political pressure’, senator claims
Independent senator Tom Clonan said that Heather Humphreys was clear in a meeting that no changes would be made to the green paper and his suggestions would not be taken on board

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Kevin Flatley death
Focus on Alan Kelly's remarks soon wipes smile from Labour leader's face
The former and current party leaders had a 'frank conversation' following Mr Kelly’s Tipp FM interview ahead of the first day of the Labour think-in. He later expressed regret over his comments

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Presidential hopefuls expect at least three non-party candidates to contest election
Presidential hopefuls expect at least three non-party candidates to contest election
Also, justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has said he opted to back Jim Gavin to be the Fianna Fáil presidential nominee as he believed he would have a better chance of winning the election than Cork MEP Billy Kelleher

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Catherine Connolly Irish president bid
Support for Catherine Connolly weaker among Labour Party members, admits Ivana Bacik
The opening press conference at the party's think-in was dominated by Alan Kelly’s interview on Tipp FM last week, during which he spoke against Ms Connolly’s presidential campaign

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Conor McGregor calls for support of local councillors in run for presidency
Conor McGregor calls for support of local councillors in run for presidency
McGregor criticised the Government for rising homelessness and 'mass migration'

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

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Peter Casey writes to councillors seeking presidential nomination
Former Dragon’s Den star said he wants to transfer significant powers of the presidency to local councillors

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Jim Gavin inches closer to Fianna Fáil presidential nod with backing from six more TDs
Jim Gavin inches closer to Fianna Fáil presidential nod with backing from six more TDs
Former Dublin GAA manager now has 31 public backers, compared to the five secured by Ireland South MEP Billy Kelleher

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

HEATHER HUMPHREYS
Heather Humphreys vows to relearn Irish in Gaeltacht if elected President
Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys pledges to return to the Gaeltacht to relearn Irish, stressing unity, reconciliation, and community focus

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

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'I want a competition, not a coronation': Anger within Fianna Fáil over election process
Cork MEP Billy Kelleher has received sufficient nominations to get on the internal ballot, despite receiving less public endorsements than former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

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ieExplains: What will happen in the run-up to the presidential election?
Polling day will take place on Friday, October 24. The latest date for receipt of an application to register is 15 days before polling day, excluding Sundays

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Former weather forecaster Joanna Donnelly seeking to run in presidential election 
Former weather forecaster Joanna Donnelly seeking to run in presidential election 
The former Met Éireann meteorologist and RTÉ weather forecaster said she is seeking the support of county councils

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael's presidential election candidate
Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael's presidential election candidate
It follows the announcement by Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly on Monday evening that he was pulling out of the race due to a lack of support for his nomination

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Áras an Uachtaráin
Presidential election to be held on October bank holiday weekend
Housing minister James Browne will bring a memo to Cabinet on Wednesday confirming the polling date

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Majority of AI firms working on unhelpful 'generic' tools
Many election candidates experienced negative online behaviour, survey shows
Almost 60% of general election candidates and nearly half of local election candidates surveyed experienced negative online behaviour during the recent general and local elections, research has revealed.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

TP O'Mahony: Do we really need a President in 21st century Ireland?
TP O'Mahony: Do we really need a President in 21st century Ireland?
We’re stuck with it for now. But what about the future, asks TP O'Mahony, especially a future that is likely to bring us to the threshold of a united Ireland?

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Jim Gavin secures senior ministers' backing ahead of FF vote on presidential nomination 
Jim Gavin secures senior ministers' backing ahead of FF vote on presidential nomination 
Mr Gavin has more than 20 public endorsements, including all eight senior Fianna Fáil cabinet ministers

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary
Fianna Fáil vote on presidential candidate feels about as party political as it gets
There are some TDs, senators and MEPs who feel that the vote on their presidential nominee will also be on the identity of the party

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Hurling for Cancer Research 2025
Seán Kelly withdraws from Fine Gael contest for presidential nomination
Heather Humphreys is set to be the party’s candidate for the presidential election

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

European and local elections
Taoiseach's backing of Jim Gavin 'not at all' politically embarrassing, says Billy Kelleher
Mr Kelleher said he intends to 'travel the country' over the next couple of days to speak to elected representatives of his party

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Brother Kevin Crowley funeral
Presidential election: Fianna Fáil's Jim O’Callaghan endorses Jim Gavin
Mr O’Callaghan’s decision to back Mr Gavin means all of Fianna Fáil’s senior Cabinet ministers have come out for the former Dublin GAA manager

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

AOIFE KEARNEY
Mary Lou McDonald calls for opposition to collaborate ahead of next election 
Sinn Féin’s leader is being tipped for a presidential run, but she still has work to do in the Dáil, writes Paul Hosford

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Billy Kelleher faces battle for Fianna Fáil nomination
Billy Kelleher faces battle for Fianna Fáil nomination
Some party sources feel the momentum is in favour of Jim Gavin — but others say those who wish to vote against Micheál Martin's pick may be slower to make their intentions known

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

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