46 h. ago Martin put ‘extensive pressure’ on Fianna Fáil TDs to back Gavin

Cork East TD James O’Connor said Jim Gavin ‘should have never found himself on the ballot paper’ in the presidential election.

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1 week ago I was painted as a ‘pantomime villainess’: Maria Steen reflects on failed bid for presidency

In an exclusive interview, the barrister, conservative campaigner and stay-at-home mother talks about falling short in her attempt to get her name on the presidential ballot

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1 week ago Presidential election field thins to three, the shortest ballot paper since 1990

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2 w. ago Maria Steen narrowly misses out on nominations to get on the Áras ballot

Her campaign succeeded in only getting 18 signatures from TDs and senators, falling short of the 20 needed.

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2 w. ago Maria Steen criticises 'oppressive political consensus' as presidential bid fails

The presidential election will be a three-horse race as Maria Steen has fallen just two nominations short to make the ballot

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2 w. ago The race is on and Steen is out: Three candidates in the running as Áras race officially begins

This year’s presidential election has the fewest number of candidates on the ballot in 35 years.

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2 w. ago Maria Steen misses out on nominations to get on the Áras ballot

The socially conservative campaigner failed to get the support needed to contest this year’s election.

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2 w. ago Catherine Connolly officially on ballot for Presidential election

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Last updated 10.00 24/09/2025 Three candidates have now officially registered their nominations for the Presidency. Galway’s Catherine Connolly submitted her paperwork at the Custom House yesterday afternoon. The Galway West Independent TD was the first to enter the race back in July and has been campaigning vigorously […] The post Catherine Connolly officially on ballot for Presidential election appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Maria Steen gets to 18 nominations ahead of midday deadline to get on the presidential ballot

Asked if he and Steen had found any common ground in their discussions, McCarthy said they had.

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2 w. ago Maria Steen ‘hopeful’ she can still get on ballot paper for presidential election

But campaigner admits time running out to get 20 nominations needed from TDs, senators

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2 w. ago Maria Steen seeking three more nominations before deadline to get on presidential election ballot paper

Independent Ireland’s decision adds four TDs and a considerable boost to Steen’s efforts to get on the ballot paper

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2 w. ago Poll: Is it too difficult to get on the presidential ballot?

With many parties backing their own candidates, just three councils have so far endorsed anyone in this year’s presidential race.

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3 w. ago Gareth Sheridan receives Tipperary council backing after Kerry nomination

Gareth Sheridan has secured the nomination of a second local authority in his bid to get on the ballot for the presidential election

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3 w. ago Gareth Sheridan gets closer to the presidential ballot after Tipperary councillors back him

The Premier County was the latest council to hear nominations today.

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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 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 Absent support to get on ballot, Conor McGregor announces failed Ireland presidential bid

Absent support to get on ballot, Conor McGregor announces failed Ireland presidential bid  MMA Junkie

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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 Presidential election: Meet the three hopefuls who will be on the ballot paper next month

Sinn Féin yet to decide on putting candidate forward while some independents seeking support from councils

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3 w. ago Maria Steen claims support of 10 Oireachtas members in bid to join presidential election ballot

Maria Steen claims support of 10 Oireachtas members in bid to join presidential election ballot  The Irish Independent

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