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Jim Gavin ‘did not see’ any bullying or sexism in Defence Forces

Jim Gavin has said he “did not see any” examples of bullying or sexism during his time in the Defence Forces. The Fianna Fail presidential candidate said he had a “really positive experience” with Oglaigh na hEireann but praised women who had come ...

25 Sept 2025 at 14:55

National News

Martin determined to continue as Fianna Fail leader after Gavin exit

Micheal Martin said it is his intention to continue leading Fianna Fail, after the party’s presidential candidate dramatically withdrew from the race. Mr Martin, who pushed for Jim Gavin to be the Fianna Fail candidate amid considerable internal ...

06 Oct 2025 at 19:14

Gavin withdrawal from presidential race ‘right decision’ – Fianna Fail ministers

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Jim Gavin withdrawal from presidential election the ‘right decision’ – minister

The withdrawal of Jim Gavin as a presidential candidate was the “right decision”, Fianna Fail ministers have said. Fianna Fail ministers Jack Chambers, Darragh O’Brien and Norma Foley said that the development was a great disappointment for the ...

06 Oct 2025 at 14:29

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 Gavin announced his ...

06 Oct 2025 at 09:15

Northern Ireland

Ahern does not rule out Irish presidential bid as he warns against speculation

Former Irish premier Bertie Ahern has remained coy on the prospect of running for the Irish presidency in 2025. Almost a month after it was revealed that he rejoined the Fianna Fail party, 10 years after leaving, he urged reporters to ...

06 Mar 2023 at 13:32

National News

Former minister Mary Hanafin 'would happily contest' presidential election

Former Fianna Fáil minister Mary Hanafin has confirmed that she is "in the mix" for her party's pick of a presidential candidate. This news comes just months after the Barrister told The Irish Times that she would be open to having a ...

28 Jun 2025 at 14:51

National News

Higgins hosts 100 visitors at final afternoon tea reception of his presidency

Michael D Higgins has hosted a young poet, trade unionists and a tree charity at one of his last official engagements as Irish president. Mr Higgins and his wife Sabina held an afternoon tea reception on Wednesday, two days before ...

22 Oct 2025 at 17:04

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 minister Heather Humphreys and ...

25 Oct 2025 at 09:02

National News

Catherine Connolly: The ‘underdog’ Galway runner hoping to win Aras race

Catherine Connolly, a former psychologist and barrister from Galway, is a self-described political “underdog” who has united the Irish left for the presidential election. The 68-year-old mother of two, who lives in Claddagh, is ...

24 Oct 2025 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Latest poll points to commanding Connolly victory in Irish presidential race

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is set for a commanding victory in Ireland’s presidential election, according to the latest opinion poll. The Business Post/Red C poll puts the left-wing TD 19 percentage points ahead ...

22 Oct 2025 at 21:51

Northern Ireland

Irish presidential poll must be last that NI residents cannot vote in – O’Neill

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has said this must be the last Irish presidential election that those living north of the border cannot vote in. Michelle O’Neill said the fact that she could stand for election to become ...

20 Oct 2025 at 13:39

National News

Humphreys and Connolly make pitch to voters in final presidential TV debate

The two candidates for the presidency of Ireland have made pitches to undecided voters in the final TV debate of the campaign. Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys and her rival, Catherine Connolly, a left-wing ...

21 Oct 2025 at 23:28

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