21 h. ago Pearse Doherty gets behind Catherine Connolly in Presidential race

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has announced his support for Independent Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly. The Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson says… The post Pearse Doherty gets behind Catherine Connolly in Presidential race appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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37 h. ago High Court rejects challenge to Fine Gael’s direction to councillors in presidential race

Businessman alleged instruction not to nominate independents was unconstitutional

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4 d. ago Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

In a speech to supporters the Fine Gael candidate criticised her opponent Catherine Connolly’s approach to Brexit.

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4 d. ago Former presidential candidate Sean Gallagher endorses Heather Humphreys in Áras race

Former presidential candidate Sean Gallagher endorses Heather Humphreys in Áras race  The Irish Independent

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5 d. ago 'It's been so daft, honestly': Dublin voters on why they are undecided

Voters told The Journal that they feel the election has been ‘daft’, ‘undemocratic’, and unengaging.

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6 d. ago Catherine Connolly holds commanding lead in presidential election race, new poll shows

But almost half of voters say they ‘do not feel represented by any of the candidates’

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7 d. ago Confidence vote in Harris to be pushed through to avoid presidential race disruption

Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys trade blows as they enter final 10 days of campaign

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8 d. ago A Protestant candidate has added a twist to Ireland’s presidential race

A Protestant candidate has added a twist to Ireland’s presidential race  Yahoo News UK

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1 week ago Micheál Martin apologises to Fianna Fáil membership for 'clear failure' in selecting Jim Gavin

Martin has come under pressure internally after Jim Gavin pulled out of the presidential race over his owing €3,300 to a former tenant in overpaid rent.

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1 week ago Jim Gavin omnishambles: Jack Chambers ducks responsibility, Éamon Ó Cuív twists the knife

RTÉ Drivetime and Newstalk Breakfast propel a week of political theatre as Fianna Fáil’s presidential race implodes

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1 week ago Jim Gavin’s solicitor says former tenant will be repaid €3,300 ‘subject to clarifying two issues’

Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

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1 week ago Presidential race live updates: Journalist and Jim Gavin’s former tenant says it’s up to him if he wants to pay back €3,300

Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

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1 week ago Presidential race live updates: Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

Campaign would have been incredibly bruising for Bertie Ahern, says Taoiseach

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1 week ago Presidential race live updates: ‘I understand fully why people are angry,’ says Micheál Martin

Campaign would have been incredibly bruising for Bertie Ahern, says Taoiseach

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1 week ago Presidential race live updates: Maria Steen calls for election to be cancelled; Martin faces FF grilling

The campaign trail continues with voting day just over two weeks away

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2 w. ago ‘Highly unlikely’ Martin will lead Fianna Fáil into next election, says Ó Cuív

Fianna Fáil did not know about Gavin’s specific issue with tenant until Saturday, says Taoiseach

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2 w. ago Presidential race live updates: Barry Cowen calls for ‘full and frank review’ of FF candidate selection process

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly now the only candidates in the race, but Jim Gavin will remain on the ballot paper

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2 w. ago What does Jim Gavin’s withdrawal mean for this presidential race

Analysts are debating what this all means for the left-right political divide

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2 w. ago What does Jim Gavin’s decision to end campaign mean for this presidential race – and future ones?

Analysts are debating what this all means for the left-right political divide

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2 w. ago Presidential race live updates: Fallout from Jim Gavin withdrawal continues

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly now the only candidates in the race, but Jim Gavin will remain on the ballot paper

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