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Race to the Aras: Humphreys says she 'abhors animal cruelty' as Connolly says country needs presidential voice different from that of Government

Catherine Connolly voted 'no' to the Lisbon and Nice treaties, defending those votes as expressing neutrality concerns and criticizing negative, fear-based campaigning.

Senan Molony: Heather Humphreys must believe in the story of the tortoise and the hare to realise presidential dream

Catherine Connolly currently leads the presidential race after entering first, with under two weeks remaining until the vote.

Race to the Aras: Humphreys says she 'abhors animal cruelty' as Connolly says country needs presidential voice different from that of Government

Catherine Connolly voted 'no' to the Lisbon and Nice treaties and defends those votes as expressions of neutrality concerns and opposition to fear-based campaigning.

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Senan Molony: Heather Humphreys must believe in the story of the tortoise and the hare to realise presidential dream

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Aras watch: Could disunity on the left be the undoing of Catherine Connolly's campaign?

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Catherine Connolly could beat Mary Lou McDonald for the Aras, says Paul Murphy

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Senan Molony: Heather Humphreys must believe in the story of the tortoise and the hare to realise presidential dream

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Aras watch: Could disunity on the left be the undoing of Catherine Connolly's campaign?

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Catherine Connolly could beat Mary Lou McDonald for the Aras, says Paul Murphy

Green politician accuses sections of Catherine Connolly campaign of 'far-right tactics'

Parts of Catherine Connolly's campaign are accused of using far-right tactics to frame legitimate questions as smears, prompting concern from Green Party members.

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Mary Regan: Fear or smear? Gloves come off in presidential contest as race moves into decisive stage

Heather Humphreys is actively campaigning and eager to fight; Catherine Connolly gains momentum and questions Fianna Fáil's support for a Fine Gael candidate.

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'All my life, I have been the underdog, but I don't really take polls on too seriously' - Catherine Connolly

The left-wing independent candidate said there is a 'golden opportunity' for Fianna Fail supporters to back her campaign

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#ivan-yates

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Catherine Connolly hits out at Ivan Yates' 'smear campaign' remarks

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Catherine Connolly claims Ivan Yates' smear remarks 'exposes, without hesitation, what Fine Gael are up to'

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Catherine Connolly hits out at Ivan Yates' 'smear campaign' remarks

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Catherine Connolly claims Ivan Yates' smear remarks 'exposes, without hesitation, what Fine Gael are up to'

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Catherine Connolly says she did represent banks in courts but fails to clarify whether it included home repossession cases

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Catherine Connolly says she did represent banks in courts but fails to clarify whether it included home repossession cases

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Catherine Connolly says she did represent banks in courts but fails to clarify whether it included home repossession cases

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Catherine Connolly says she did represent banks in courts but fails to clarify whether it included home repossession cases

Catherine Connolly, her work for the banks, and her repossessions silence

Catherine Connolly was accused of representing Bank of Scotland Ireland in repossession cases and described the accusation as a cowardly personal attack.

Europe politics

Kevin Cunningham: Excluding Jim Gavin from poll results shows it's all to play for in race for presidency

Fianna Fáil voters' ballots may decide the election after Jim Gavin's exit, leaving Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys in a straight head-to-head contest.

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Humphreys wakes up, Gavin gets his cue card and Connolly forges ahead - winners and losers in latest presidential debate

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Connolly's challenges, Gavin's strange strategies and Humphreys finds her voice: Winners and losers from latest presidential debate

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Race to the Aras: Neutrality and anti-immigrant flags dominate as first presidential TV debate in full swing

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Humphreys wakes up, Gavin gets his cue card and Connolly forges ahead - winners and losers in latest presidential debate

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Connolly's challenges, Gavin's strange strategies and Humphreys finds her voice: Winners and losers from latest presidential debate

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Race to the Aras: Neutrality and anti-immigrant flags dominate as first presidential TV debate in full swing

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Left-wing politics

Colin Murphy: Catherine Connolly's air of authenticity is making her a real contender for the Aras

A left-wing populist gave candid responses, embracing transparency and a hard-left pacifist, anti‑imperialist stance that unsettles centrist rivals.

Race to the Aras: 'If it happened, I'm very sorry that it happened' - Jim Gavin tells debate he can't say if he owes ex-tenant 3,300

Catherine Connolly is now leading the race for the Áras and is ahead of Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys by nine points, a new poll for the Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks today shows.

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Poll: Catherine Connolly leads in race for presidency as support for Jim Gavin drops

Catherine Connolly leads the presidential race with 32%, Heather Humphreys at 23%, Jim Gavin at 15%; Fianna Fáil transfers would likely secure Connolly's victory.

#eirigi

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Gun convict Ursula Ni Shionnain was at Eirigi event in same month she took job in Catherine Connolly's Dail office

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Gun convict Ursula Ni Shionnain was at Eirigi event in same month she took job in Catherine Connolly's Dail office

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Gun convict Ursula Ni Shionnain was at Eirigi event in same month she took job in Catherine Connolly's Dail office

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What is Eirigi? The anti-peace process socialist party that called Ursula Ni Shionnain 'comrade'

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Gun convict Ursula Ni Shionnain was at Eirigi event in same month she took job in Catherine Connolly's Dail office

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Gun convict Ursula Ni Shionnain was at Eirigi event in same month she took job in Catherine Connolly's Dail office

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Gun convict Ursula Ni Shionnain was at Eirigi event in same month she took job in Catherine Connolly's Dail office

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What is Eirigi? The anti-peace process socialist party that called Ursula Ni Shionnain 'comrade'

Catherine Connolly insists gun convict was not Eirigi member when she was hired

Catherine Connolly said Ursula Ní Shionnáin was not in Éirígí when Connolly sought her Dáil employment, despite Éirígí calling her 'comrade' in prison.

On the canvass with Catherine Connolly, the message is clear - she is the only alternative to government parties

In the pouring Tuesday evening rain, Catherine Connolly and a team of supporters - local Sinn Féin councillor Daithí Doolan among them - took to Dublin's Ballyfermot for a canvass.

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#campaign-finance

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Which presidential candidate has access to the most financial firepower?

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Which presidential candidate has access to the most financial firepower?

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Which presidential candidate has access to the most financial firepower?

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Which presidential candidate has access to the most financial firepower?

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Race to the Aras: Housing, neutrality and flags dominate first presidential TV debate

Catherine Connolly appeared most assertive with clear policy stances; Jim Gavin emphasized his record over policies; Heather Humphreys seemed nervous but strong on unity.

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Left-wing parties distance themselves from Catherine Connolly's comments on Hamas

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Left-wing parties distance themselves from Catherine Connolly's comments on Hamas

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Left-wing parties distance themselves from Catherine Connolly's comments on Hamas

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Left-wing parties distance themselves from Catherine Connolly's comments on Hamas

'It's hardly a game changer' - Relief in Coalition as Sinn Fein opts to back Catherine Connolly

Gareth Sheridan accuses Fianna Fáil of blocking his Áras bid.

Race to the Aras: Sinn Fein to back Catherine Connolly in presidential race

Sinn Féin's Ard Chomhairle will vote today on backing Catherine Connolly or nominating its own candidate, a decision described as potentially game-changing.

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Mary Regan: Labour Party was notably absent when Aras pick Catherine Connolly visited Wexford stronghold for Fleadh

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Ivana Bacik defends Catherine Connolly as presidential pick despite attack by former Labour leader Alan Kelly

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'Outsmarted and outfoxed' - Labour members divided on wisdom of backing Catherine Connolly for presidency

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Mary Regan: Labour Party was notably absent when Aras pick Catherine Connolly visited Wexford stronghold for Fleadh

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Ivana Bacik defends Catherine Connolly as presidential pick despite attack by former Labour leader Alan Kelly

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'Outsmarted and outfoxed' - Labour members divided on wisdom of backing Catherine Connolly for presidency

From Gemma O'Doherty to Syria, Catherine Connolly isn't fond of hard questions - and she doesn't like some of the easy ones either

Catherine Connolly supports European unity while opposing militarization and neoliberalism.

US politics

How Catherine Connolly's record on Syria, Gemma O'Doherty and Nato may scupper the 'progressive left's only hope' for the Aras

Catherine Connolly has strong support from the opposition but faces scrutiny over her judgment and associations.

How Catherine Connolly's record on Syria, Gemma O'Doherty and Nato may scupper the 'progressive left's only hope' for the Aras

Catherine Connolly has vocal support despite concerns around her judgment and associations.

Who is Catherine Connolly? How her record on Syria, Gemma O'Doherty and Nato may scupper the 'progressive left's only hope' for the Aras

Catherine Connolly stated, "There isn't an antisemitic bone in my body. I couldn't tolerate it," conveying her strong stance against anti-Semitism while addressing her supporters.

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#ireland

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Shane Ross: Alan Shatter does his cause no favours - but the Oireachtas needs a Jewish voice

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Senan Molony: Catherine Connolly speaks softly, but is it more schtick than a stick she's carrying at launch of her presidential run?

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Shane Ross: Alan Shatter does his cause no favours - but the Oireachtas needs a Jewish voice

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Senan Molony: Catherine Connolly speaks softly, but is it more schtick than a stick she's carrying at launch of her presidential run?

Catherine Connolly's bid for Aras: Mick Wallace's endorsement, the Syria visit and is she too 'left' for Labour Party backing?

Catherine Connolly's anti-militarism stance may undermine her presidential campaign amidst increasing EU defense spending.

#social-democrats

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Catherine Connolly announces bid for the Aras as Social Democrats back presidential campaign

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Catherine Connolly announces bid for the Aras as Social Democrats back presidential campaign

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Catherine Connolly announces bid for the Aras as Social Democrats back presidential campaign