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fromIrish Independent
17 hours agoRace to the Aras narrows after 'Super Monday' - and presidential campaigning at the Ploughing kicks off
Three candidates have been nominated via the Oireachtas route: Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin; several councils declined to nominate Independents.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day agoRace to the Aras: Gareth Sheridan wins Kerry nomination but will no longer address Dublin councillors tonight
Independent presidential hopefuls are lobbying local councils for four-council backing while three Oireachtas-nominated candidates run; Conor McGregor withdrew from council route.
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fromIrish Independent
15 hours agoRace to the Aras: Campaigning kicks off at Ploughing; Taoiseach insists McGregor White House visit not 'humiliating'
Three candidates secured Oireachtas nominations while multiple councils declined to nominate, narrowing the presidential race as candidates campaign at the Ploughing Championships.
fromIrish Independent
1 day agoRace to the Aras: Gareth Sheridan wins Kerry County Council nomination in bid for presidency
Follow the latest developments in the presidential race on our Irish Independent live blog Three candidates have been nominated by parties via the Oireachtas route - Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin So far no Independent candidate has secured the backing of 20 TDs or senators needed to get a nomination Candidates are also pitching to local councillors, in a bid to get
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4 days agoWho is Maria Steen? Conservative campaigner and mum-of-five who home-schools her children and voted 'No' in abortion and equality referenda
Maria Steen is attempting to secure a place on the presidential ballot but currently lacks the 20 Oireachtas nominations required to guarantee a nomination.
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