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OPINION: Pat Spillane was right to call out Diarmuid Connolly

Jim Gavin may have thrown the toys out of the pram on Sunday following Dublin's dismantling of Westmeath, but his directed anger at Pat Spillane was childish, petty and misguided. Gavin seemed to take issue with one of the country's most high ...

26 Jun 2017 at 12:35

National News

CONFIRMED: The candidates who will contest next month’s presidential election

The full list of candidates who will contest next month’s presidential election has been confirmed. Independent hopeful Maria Steen was just two nominations away from securing a place on the ballot, having got the backing of 18 Oireachtas ...

24 Sept 2025 at 12:14

Northern Ireland

Micheal Martin apologises to Fianna Fail TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has told his parliamentary party that he is sorry for how Jim Gavin’s candidacy ended and said he fully understands their disappointment. The Fianna Fail parliamentary party met on Wednesday night, three days ...

08 Oct 2025 at 21:32

Polls close in Ireland’s presidential election

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Candidates cast votes as polling stations open in Irish presidential election

Polls have closed in Ireland’s presidential election, with indications that turnout was around 2018’s figure. While vote counts on Saturday morning will confirm the total poll, initial reports indicate the turnout was slow in the ...

24 Oct 2025 at 22:14

National News

Kelleher welcomes ‘healthy’ competition for presidential nomination

It is “healthy” for Fianna Fail to have a contest for its presidential nomination, party MEP and hopeful Billy Kelleher has said. Mr Kelleher made the comment after formally declaring his intention to seek backing, and after one ...

29 Aug 2025 at 17:05

National News

Irish presidential candidates say flag should be seen as a ‘symbol of unity’

The three contenders to become the next president of Ireland have emphasised that the nation’s flag should be a symbol of unity. Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael-backed Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fail-backed Jim ...

30 Sept 2025 at 00:53

National News

Taoiseach ‘not exercised’ about Fianna Fail review

Micheal Martin has said he is not “as exercised as others” about an internal Fianna Fail review into the presidential election, as he contended that the process had not been delayed. The Taoiseach has come under pressure ...

14 Nov 2025 at 12:58

National News

LATEST: Thousands of Irish primary schools to close early next month

Many primary schools across Ireland are expected to close earlier for midterm break this October due to the upcoming presidential election on October 24. Citizens Information has confirmed that this year's midterm break ...

03 Sept 2025 at 14:49

National News

Choosing Jim Gavin as presidential candidate a ‘serious miscalculation’ – MEP

An MEP who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail presidential nomination has said Mr Gavin’s dramatic withdrawal was a “very serious miscalculation”. Retired army pilot and former Dublin Gaelic football manager Mr ...

06 Oct 2025 at 09:15

National News

OPINION: We don't need Jim Gavin or a politician - this star is perfect for President

I heard someone in a radio interview recently discussing what it takes to be President of Ireland, an age-old question that's very hard to answer given the nature of the role in this country. In the context of the ...

04 Sept 2025 at 12:52

National News

Connolly, who has been the underdog ‘all her life’, on her presidential vision

Catherine Connolly has said she has been the underdog all her life as the frontrunner outlined her vision to expand the role of the Irish presidency. The independent candidate, 69, who is backed by several ...

12 Oct 2025 at 10:00

Counting begins in Ireland’s presidential election

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Counting to begin in Ireland’s presidential election

The counting of votes has begun in Ireland’s presidential election as ballot boxes were opened at 9am. The electorate had the choice between left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, former Cabinet ...

25 Oct 2025 at 09:02

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