1 week ago Debunked: Candidates who want to run for President of Ireland do not need government backing

Mary Robinson won the presidency without a government party nomination.

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2 w. ago Special County Council meeting underway to hear from presidential candidate hopefuls

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 13 presidential candidate hopefuls have been given permission to make a pitch to Galway County Councillors at a meeting which is just getting underway at County Hall. They are: Abbas Ali O’Shea Matilda Crumlish Aidan Harrington Séana Kerr Diarmuid Mulcahy Obi Joseph Chikelue Gearoid O Dubhthaigh Lucy-Anne […] The post Special County Council meeting underway to hear from presidential candidate hopefuls appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Dublin City Council votes against nominating a presidential candidate

Dublin City Council votes against nominating a presidential candidate  Dublin Live

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3 w. ago Dublin City Council votes against nominating presidential candidate

Dublin City Council votes against nominating presidential candidate - as it happened  Dublin Live

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3 w. ago Gareth Sheridan only Áras hopeful to gain a nod so far as 'Super Monday' comes to a close

After hearing would-be presidential candidates’ pitches, six councils decided to nominate no-one.

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3 w. ago Presidential election: aspiring candidates canvass Dublin City Council members

Several councillors demanded a vote so their dissent can be recorded. Cllr Norma Moriarty of Fianna Fáil said that she had serious reservations. “I want it to be noted that I do not approve of this candidate,” she said.

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3 w. ago Gareth Sheridan only Áras hopeful to gain a nod so far as 'Super Monday' comes to final councils

After hearing would-be presidential candidates’ pitches, four councils decided to nominate no-one.

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3 w. ago Gareth Sheridan secures first council nomination of Áras race

He needs three more to be sure of a place on the ballot.

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3 w. ago LIVE: Kerry council set to vote on backing Áras candidate as busy day of meetings kicks off

Laois, Galway, Kildare and Dublin City councils are among the local authorities set to hear from presidential hopefuls.

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3 w. ago Conor McGregor faces time issue to address Waterford and Wexford councils at same time

The Independent candidate is set to address Waterford City and County Council from 2pm onwards along with another 15 hopefuls

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3 w. ago Fingal council votes not to endorse any candidate for presidential election

Council rejects resolution to give nomination to entrepreneur Gareth Sheridan

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3 w. ago Council confirms 21 candidates now seeking Presidential nomination

A total of 21 candidates including Conor McGregor have contacted Donegal County Council with a view to receiving their nomination… The post Council confirms 21 candidates now seeking Presidential nomination appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Only two presidential hopefuls are bidding for backing from Fingal County Council

Both candidates will address a council meeting later this week, where they require support from a majority of councillors to secure official backing.

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3 w. ago Strict rules mean only two presidential hopefuls will get to speak to Fingal councillors

Both candidates will address the special council meeting in person on Friday.

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4 w. ago From anonymity to first citizen of the land – aspiring presidential candidates plea for backing in the Kingdom

Independents on Kerry County Council believe they may have enough votes to back a candidate

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4 w. ago Custard creams and votes: Inside Kerry Council as 12 candidates for the Áras make their pitch

Twelve prospective candidates made their way to Tralee today for the process of seeking a presidential nomination from the local county council.

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4 w. ago Independent presidential candidates outline their credentials to Kerry County Council

The council is the first of the 31 local authorities to allow presidential-hopefuls to make pitches

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4 w. ago Gareth Sheridan and Maria Steen among Áras hopefuls due to address first council meeting today

Kerry County Council is the first local authority to hear presentations from candidates.

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4 w. ago Presidential hopefuls to seek first council nomination this afternoon

Twelve Independent candidates will appear before Kerry County Council from 1:30pm today.

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