5 h. ago Candidates cast votes as polling stations open in Irish presidential election

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly voted on Friday morning

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17 h. ago Irish president election highlights: A tenant dispute, barristers and footballs

A look at some of the standout moments of the campaign.

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34 h. ago Dutch general election focuses on migration and housing crisis as Wilders seeks another win

The Dutch election is highlighting two major issues

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43 h. ago Latest poll points to commanding Connolly victory in Irish presidential race

The left wing independent TD has a 19 percentage point lead over Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, according to the Business Post/Red C poll.

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3 d. ago Landlord's brutal response after tenant refuses to vacate property amid eviction: 'My house my rules'

A landlord has come under fire after ordering a tenant to vacate the property with little notice, sparking a heated dispute.

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7 d. ago Stormont could be retained in united Ireland, says Heather Humphreys

Rival presidential candidate Catherine Connolly accused the Irish government of not doing enough to plan for constitutional change on the island.

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2 w. ago Outcry over shock withdrawal of Irish presidential candidate

Billy Kelleher, who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail nomination, called his selection a ‘serious miscalculation’

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2 w. ago Jim Gavin drops out of Irish presidential race after ‘mistake’

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said Mr Gavin made the correct decision.

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4 w. ago Conor McGregor outlines staggering pay demands for UFC White House fight

The former champion has expressed a desire to compete at the planned 2026 event, having given up on trying to become Irish president

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4 w. ago Conor McGregor outlines pay demands for UFC White House fight card

The former champion has expressed a desire to compete at the planned 2026 event, having given up on trying to become Irish president

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4 w. ago The Guardian view on Ireland’s presidential election: a contest with consequences | Editorial

Since 1990, the heads of state of Britain’s closest neighbour have played important soft power roles. This needs to continueThe idea that the next head of state might be an elected one is as remote from British experience as a visit to the far side of the moon. But it is hardly an unthinkable proposition, and you do not have to travel as far as the moon to see such a process taking place in a smooth and dignified manner. In fact, you only have to travel to Ireland.Next month, Ireland will elect a successor to President Michael D Higgins, who has served two seven-year terms as the occupant of Áras an Uachtaráin (in bygone days the Viceregal Lodge) in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Mr Higgins has done the largely ceremonial job with charm, toughness and imagination. He has been good for Ireland, and good for British-Irish relations at a difficult time. In 2014, he made the first state visit to Britain by an Irish president. He is not a large man, but he leaves big shoes to fill. Con...

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