5 h. ago Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has nose in front of chasing pack according to new poll

The poll shows Jim Gavin and Catherine Connolly just behind Humphreys – with plenty of support for a candidate who has ruled themselves out.

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53 h. ago Catherine Connolly says she did not make decision to run based on parties' support

Sinn Féin are yet to decide if it will back the Galway TD or run its own candidate. Leader Mary Lou McDonald has ruled herself out of contention.

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55 h. ago Catherine Connolly questions 'strange' TG4 decision not to host presidential debate in Irish

In 2011, the broadcaster held a debate in which contestants could answer in Irish or English.

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65 h. ago Cinneadh "aisteach" TG4 gan díospóireacht Uachtaránachta a chraoladh á cheistiú ag Connolly

Ba cheart go gcíorfaí ceisteanna a bhaineann le pobal na Gaeilge go mion ina dteanga féin i ndiospóireacht ar TG4 roimh thoghchán na hUachtaránachta, a dúirt Catherine Connolly

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3 d. ago Humphreys had ‘no role’ in whipping councillors to block independents

Presidential hopeful Heather Humphreys has said she had ‘no role’ in whipping Fine Gael councillors to block independent candidates.

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4 d. ago Support for Catherine Connolly presidential campaign solidifying among Sinn Féin TDs

Gareth Sheridan and Maria Steen set to make presidential election pitches to Fingal County Council

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4 d. ago Catherine Connolly condemns alleged attack on Gaza flotilla boat off Tunisian coast

Tunisian officials have said that no drones were detected at the time of the suspected strike.

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5 d. ago Mary Regan: If Mary Lou McDonald backs Catherine Connolly for the Áras, it could solidify her as the ‘leader of the left’

Mary Regan: If Mary Lou McDonald backs Catherine Connolly for the Áras, it could solidify her as the ‘leader of the left’  The Irish Independent

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6 d. ago Mary Lou McDonald rules out Áras bid as Sinn Féin consider backing Catherine Connolly

Party leader says Sinn Féin ‘will be looking to engage’ with Connolly’s campaign before making a decision

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6 d. ago Mary Lou McDonald rules out Áras bid as Sinn Féin considers backing Catherine Connolly

Party leader says Sinn Féin ‘will be looking to engage’ with Connolly’s campaign before making a decision

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6 d. ago Not running: McDonald rules herself out of Áras race as party gathers for pre

McDonald said her party still has the option of a Sinn Féin candidate or backing Catherine Connolly.

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6 d. ago ‘Long past time’ that Creeslough families get answers – Catherine Connolly

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has spoken in solidarity with the bereaved families of the Creeslough tragedy, saying that they have… The post ‘Long past time’ that Creeslough families get answers – Catherine Connolly appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 d. ago Mary Lou McDonald has definitively ruled herself out of the race for the Áras

McDonald McDonald said her party still has the option of a Sinn Féin candidate or backing Catherine Connolly.

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8 d. ago Who will be Sinn Féin’s nominee for president? An insider says the ground may be shifting

Michelle O’Neill, Rose Conway-Walsh and even Gerry Adams have been mentioned as possible candidates, while views on Catherine Connolly are divided

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8 d. ago Catherine Connolly to address city memorial for residents of Galway Magdalene Laundry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD and presidential candidate Catherine Connolly will address this weekend’s memorial in Bohermore for residents of the Galway Magdalene Laundry. The ‘Flowers for the Women of the Galway Magdalene Laundry’ public event takes place this Sunday, assembling at Bohermore Cemetery gates at 2pm. The group […] The post Catherine Connolly to address city memorial for residents of Galway Magdalene Laundry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Labour accuses Sinn Féin of ‘dithering’ on approach to presidential election campaign

Party leader Ivana Bacik says conversations with Alan Kelly private after TD indicates reluctance to back Catherine Connolly’s candidacy

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1 week ago Áras race: Kelly bows out, Gavin gets Justice Minister's support and Kelleher not backing down

Jim O’Callaghan said he believes the former Dublin GAA manager is a “uniquely qualified candidate” for the presidency.

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1 week ago Path clears for Jim Gavin to be FF's Áras candidate as he gets Justice Minister's backing

Jim O’Callaghan said he believes the former Dublin GAA manager is a “uniquely qualified candidate” for the presidency.

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1 week ago The race for the Áras is hotting up this week. Here's who's (hoping to be) in, and who's out

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin have still not declared their candidates.

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1 week ago Fianna Fáil nomination battle heats up while Catherine Connolly defends Syria visit

While there is no date set yet for polling day, candidates have just weeks to campaign.

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