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
Presidential election to be held on October bank holiday weekend

Áras an Uachtaráin. Picture: iStock

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025 - 13:30
Tadgh McNally,  Political Reporter

The presidential election will take place on Friday, October 24.

It is understood that housing minister James Browne will bring a memo to Cabinet on Wednesday confirming the polling date.

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