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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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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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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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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1 week ago Catherine Connelly is not a fan of how the media is questioning her during her campaign

Questions on Connolly’s visit to Syria, her nomination of Gemma O’Doherty for the presidency in 2018, and her association with Clare Daly and Mick Wallace have haunted her campaign.

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1 week ago Catherine Connolly is not a fan of how the media is questioning her during her campaign

Questions on Connolly’s visit to Syria, her nomination of Gemma O’Doherty for the presidency in 2018, and her association with Clare Daly and Mick Wallace have haunted her campaign.

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2 w. ago Catherine Connolly 'takes for granted’ that a presidential candidate would be able to speak Irish

She also said the Labour Party is ‘standing firmly’ behind her despite Alan Kelly breaking ranks and praised Irish language rap group Kneecap.

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2 w. ago Labour’s Alan Kelly tells colleagues of ‘regret’ over radio interview

Tipperary TD addresses ‘elephant in the room’ regarding criticism of party and Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly

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2 w. ago People Before Profit's Paul Murphy says Catherine Connolly is better off without Alan Kelly's support for the presidency

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Paul Murphy says Galway West TD Catherine Connolly is better off without Alan Kelly’s support for the presidency The Labour Party is joining with other left-leaning politicians to support the Independent TD’s Presidential campaign. But former leader Alan Kelly says he doesn’t know what Catherine Connolly has […] The post People Before Profit's Paul Murphy says Catherine Connolly is better off without Alan Kelly's support for the presidency appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Justine McCarthy: Catherine Connolly must unhitch her presidential wagon from Clare Daly and Mick Wallace

Idealists are not naive by definition but, when they are, they are ripe for exploitation as propaganda stooges

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2 w. ago 'It's Alan being Alan': Labour plays down talk of rift over Connolly

And does the upset damage Catherine Connolly’s hopes of becoming president?

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2 w. ago Catherine Connolly and Labour – where the presidential hopeful differs from the party backing her

Catherine Connolly and Labour – where the presidential hopeful differs from the party backing her  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago Catherine Connolly says she would ‘continue to expand’ role of president

The independent said Michael D Higgins had been ‘courageous’ while in the role and that she would look to continue in that vein.

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2 w. ago Former Labour leader Alan Kelly goes against his party by not supporting Catherine Connolly for President

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Labour leader Alan Kelly is going against his party by not supporting Galway TD Catherine Connolly for President Despite his party backing the Independent TD, Deputy Kelly says he’s not sure what she has done to deserve that support. Deputy Connolly left the Labour party in […] The post Former Labour leader Alan Kelly goes against his party by not supporting Catherine Connolly for President appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Alan Kelly criticises Labour’s decision to back Catherine Connolly for president

Academic Deirdre Heenan says ‘watch this space’ when asked about presidential ambitions

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3 w. ago Catherine Connolly supporters 'anxiously' waiting to see if Sinn Féin will back her Áras bid

People Before Profit’s Paul Murphy said the Galway TD is the “best-positioned progressive left candidate” to stop a Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil victory.

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3 w. ago Former Barnados CEO says Labour backing Catherine Connolly for President is 'mistake'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Fergus Finlay says it was a mistake for the Labour Party to back Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency. The former Barnardos CEO said the Independent TD has shown contempt for the party since leaving in 2006. Labour has backed her for the upcoming election […] The post Former Barnados CEO says Labour backing Catherine Connolly for President is 'mistake' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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