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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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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22 h. ago Seán Gallagher says he will ‘reflect’ on claims of attack on presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan

Gareth Sheridan took a number of shots at former presidential candidate Seán Gallagher during a press conference last week.

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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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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 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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42 h. ago Catherine Connolly surprised at fellow Galway TDs Sean Canney and Noel Grealish declaring support for Heather Humphreys

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Catherine Connolly has expressed surprise that her fellow Galway TDs Sean Canney and Noel Grealish have declared their support for Fine Gael’s Heather Humpreys if she decides to contest the presidential election. Former TD and Minister Humphreys has narrowly overtaken Galway West’s Catherine Connolly as the public’s […] The post Catherine Connolly surprised at fellow Galway TDs Sean Canney and Noel Grealish declaring support for Heather Humphreys appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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47 h. ago Fine Gael is electrified at prospect of Heather Humphreys running for president

Fine Gael is electrified at prospect of Heather Humphreys running for president  The Irish Times

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47 h. ago Fine Gael National Executive to meet this evening to determine next steps in presidential election

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

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52 h. ago Presidential election Ireland 2025: Seán Kelly digs in on Áras run as Fine Gael chiefs back Heather Humphreys

Presidential election Ireland 2025: Seán Kelly digs in on Áras run as Fine Gael chiefs back Heather Humphreys  The Irish Independent

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3 d. ago Poll: Heather Humphreys favourite for Fine Gael nomination and Áras

The poll also found she is the most popular in a list of potential candidates for Áras an Uachtaráin

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