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1 week ago'All my life, I have been the underdog, but I don't really take polls on too seriously' - Catherine Connolly
Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, backed by left parties, leads presidential polls and urges Fianna Fáil supporters to seize a 'golden opportunity' to back her campaign.
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fromIndependent
1 day agoAoife Rooney: Michael D Higgins has been President for more than half my life - and I will really miss him
A prominent arts figure champions anti-racism, promotes the Irish language, and supports progressive positions while the country observes holidays and votes in a presidential election.
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fromIndependent
2 days agoDavid Farrell: Here's why Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys are not so different after all
VoteSmart responses reveal clear policy differences between Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly, while repetitive campaign coverage leaves voters poorly served.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
4 days agoTrivial focus on keepie-uppies and ice-cream is undermining public's faith in the democratic process
Farmers should remain politically engaged despite an uninspiring Presidential race because elections shape agricultural policy, cross-border ties, and community livelihoods.
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fromIndependent
6 days ago'I wouldn't run for the Aras - why would you put yourself forward for that abuse?' says Daniel O'Donnell as he reveals who has his vote
Daniel O'Donnell will vote for Heather Humphreys and believes the presidential election should have been cancelled due to limited candidate choice.
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2 weeks agoSeychelles votes in closely contested presidential run-off election
Seychelles voters choose between incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan and Patrick Herminie, with Assumption Island lease, environmental risks, parliamentary gains and drug addiction central to the contest.
#fianna-fail
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fromIrish Independent
1 month agoJim Gavin speaks after weeks of silence as Fianna Fail chooses ex-Dublin GAA boss for Aras run: 'I am in a very privileged position'
Fianna Fáil selected former Dublin manager Jim Gavin as its presidential candidate after a parliamentary vote of 41 to 29 over MEP Billy Kelleher.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month agoThe Indo Daily: Smear campaigns, dirty tricks and a hopeful drops out - The race for the Aras gets personal
Jim Gavin denies social-media allegations as independent candidates scramble for the presidential ticket while Sinn Féin's decision not to run strengthens Catherine Connolly's prospects.
fromIndependent
1 month agoFionnan Sheahan: Jack of all trades - Busy Chambers prioritises parish-pump tour and a Jim Gavin win over the Budget
The minister seems happy to skip the first Cabinet meeting since summer and has also taken on role of director of elections for the presidential election Jack Chambers stood in the community garden and sunroom in the village of Kilmeedy in west Limerick taking in the vista. It's marvellous that the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation was able to take a moment for reflection on his visit 12 days ago.
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1 month agoMary Regan: Future of Micheal Martin and Simon Harris tied to presidential performance of their chosen candidates
The presidential election is dominated by internal coalition party politics and candidate selection conflicts, creating risks and potential gains for Mícheál Martin and Simon Harris.
fromIrish Independent
1 month agoThe Irish Independent's View: Mary Lou McDonald's decision shows Sinn Fein is off the pace in race for Aras
The decision by leader Mary Lou McDonald not to put herself forward will no doubt disappoint some of her supporters. She is a skilful campaigner and has repeatedly proven herself as a formidable debater - invaluable traits on the hustings. Some argue she is such a totem for Sinn Féin that were she to lose, she could damage both her own prospects and those of the party, so inextricably are their fates linked.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month agoSinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Aras race
'Some encouraged me, others said stay the course [as Sinn Féin president]' - Mary Lou McDonald Sinn Féin leader still does not definitively say if party will have their own candidate - or if they will back Catherine Connolly Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys to kickstart her campaign next week Fianna Fáil to vote for their presidential candidate tomorrow
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fromIrish Independent
1 month agoKerry County Council to kick off nomination race for independent Presidential hopefuls
It had been expected that each candidate would be given 15 minutes to present - but this may be reduced given that 17 candidates are now seeking Kerry County Council backing
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month agoQuestions raised as Jim Gavin's presidential bid backed by semi-state executives
IAA's Declan Fitzpatrick among those to publicly support former Dublin manager in Áras run The aviation regulator has refused to comment on whether its chief ­executive, Declan Fitzpatrick, was speaking in a personal capacity when he endorsed Jim Gavin for the presidential election. A number of high-ranking executives in semi-state agencies have broken with the tradition of staying out of party politics and publicly backed Mr Gavin's campaign.
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fromIndependent
2 months agoSenan Molony: Presidential contenders leave voters with more questions than answers after a week of posturing
Michael D. Humphreys leads the presidential race, gaining momentum as competitors and Fine Gael adjust after Mairead McGuinness's withdrawal for urgent health reasons.
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