2 h. ago Kelly says he's not out of the running yet as Humphreys clocks up supporters

A potential candidate will need to be nominated by 20 members of Fine Gael’s parliamentary party.

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4 h. ago Seán Kelly insists race for Fine Gael nomination not over as Heather Humphreys surges ahead

Ireland South MEP has just six declared supporters, compared to more than 40 for his rival

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6 h. ago In Heather Humphreys, Fine Gael faithful think they’ve found their first president

Former minister seen as ‘impactful but not controversial’ candidate who can command support from outside the party

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6 h. ago Sinn Féin mulls support for Catherine Connolly as it considers options for presidential election

Fianna Fáil figures call for more urgency on candidate selection as Sinn Féin sounds out Rose Conway-Walsh

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17 h. ago Heather Humphreys leading Seán Kelly in bid for Fine Gael nomination for presidency

Kelly said he was “delighted and enthusiastic” to announce his bid for party’s presidential nomination.

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19 h. ago Heather for President is surging in Fine Gael circles, but who is the Monaghan ex

Humphreys retired from the Dáil last year but says she has “had a good rest” and is ready to go again.

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20 h. ago Heather Humphreys takes large lead over Seán Kelly in race to seek Fine Gael presidential election nomination

Former Cabinet minister and MEP both announced intentions to seek nomination on Tuesday morning

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24 h. ago Calls for urgent Fianna Fáil meeting to discuss party's approach to the presidential election

Micheál Martin has said he will set out his party’s stall at the end of the month.

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25 h. ago Fine Gael set for contest as Kelly and Humphreys seek presidential nomination

Two hopefuls have announced their intention to seek Fine Gael’s nomination for president.

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25 h. ago Irish Presidential Election: Heather Humphreys and Sean Kelly to enter race

Irish Presidential Election: Heather Humphreys and Sean Kelly to enter race  BBC

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25 h. ago Billy Kelleher calls for 'urgent' Fianna Fáil meeting over presidential election

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said that a meeting of his party’s parliamentary party should be "convened urgently" to discuss the forthcoming presidential election

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27 h. ago Contest for nomination within Fine Gael 'good for the party and democracy' — Sean Kelly

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland, Mr Kelly said that his previous announcement that he would not contest the election had been “the most difficult decision” of his career.

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27 h. ago The race is on: Humphreys joins Kelly in bid for Fine Gael nomination for presidency

Kelly said he was “delighted and enthusiastic” to announce his bid for party’s presidential nomination.

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27 h. ago Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly to seek Fine Gael nomination to run in presidential election

Contest between MEP and former minister for party nomination now expected

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27 h. ago Fergus Finlay is ‘very disappointed’ Labour is backing Catherine Connolly for presidency

Party grandee ‘very disappointed’ to see Labour supporting Catherine Connolly in presidential election

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27 h. ago Fergus Finlay ‘very disappointed’ Labour is backing Catherine Connolly for presidency

Party grandee ‘very disappointed’ to see Labour supporting Catherine Connolly in presidential election

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27 h. ago Seán Kelly confirms he will seek Fine Gael's nomination for President

Kelly said he was “delighted and enthusiastic” to announce his bid for party’s presidential nomination.

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28 h. ago Seán Kelly to seek Fine Gael nomination to run in presidential election

Contest between MEP and former minister Heather Humphreys looks increasingly likely

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29 h. ago Fine Gael reopens nominations to find candidate for presidential race

It comes after Mairead McGuinness withdrew from the race for Áras an Uachtaráin.

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38 h. ago Fine Gael to reopen nominations for its presidential candidate

Heather Humphreys and Sean Kelly are considering throwing their name in the ring.

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