15 h. ago Where next for the conservative right after Maria Steen’s failed presidential bid?

There seems to be little hope of her heralding a revival of social conservatism given that her political cohort isn’t even comfortable calling itself ‘conservative’

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58 h. ago A lost chance for Ireland: the cynical scuppering of Maria Steen’s candidacy

A lost chance for Ireland: the cynical scuppering of Maria Steen’s candidacy  The Catholic Herald

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65 h. ago Michael McDowell says he didn’t nominate Maria Steen because her election would be ‘step backwards’

McDowell said he has been ‘consistently liberal’ and that he didn’t want to join a ‘pro-life caucus’.

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68 h. ago Michael McDowell: Why I didn't nominate Maria Steen for the presidency

As a liberal, I felt Maria Steen’s election would have been a step backwards for the Ireland I believe in

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4 d. ago Three presidential candidates face off in first TV debate in race for Áras

Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin hold first debate

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4 d. ago How Mayo is leaning in presidential election: ‘I can’t understand why Jim Gavin is running’

Former Dublin GAA manager getting ‘a lot of grá’ in the town, but Independent Catherine Connolly proving most popular

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5 d. ago Presidential race: Jim Gavin criticises ‘misuse’ of Irish flag by extremes on left or right

Fianna Fáil candidate drew attention to white part of Tricolour, representing ‘inclusion, dignity and respect’

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5 d. ago Maria Steen says she delayed presidential run in case Michael McDowell went for Áras

In the aftermath of her unsuccessful campaign she criticised the electoral system

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6 d. ago Presidential race: Irish unity a ‘foregone conclusion’, says Catherine Connolly

Independent candidate addresses meeting of Sinn Féin members, while Heather Humphreys says Ireland ‘must have a united people’

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6 d. ago Irish unity a ‘foregone conclusion’, says Catherine Connolly

Independent candidate addresses meeting of Sinn Féin members, while Heather Humphreys says Ireland ‘must have a united people’

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6 d. ago Maria Steen says she used Hermes bag to 'expose hypocrisy of the left'

"I wanted to expose the hypocrisy of the left who don’t love the poor; they just hate the rich."

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6 d. ago Maria Steen and Michael McDowell clash over failed presidential bid

‘I believe she is a divisive person,’ says Senator as failed presidential contender accuses former ally of ignoring her

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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Presidential race: Gavin and Humphreys head for Kerry, Connolly highlights her ‘súil eile’

Áras candidates bring roadshows to the public, tackling everything from geopolitics to local affairs

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8 d. ago Dublin GAA legends help out former manager Jim Gavin on campaign trail as Presidential race heats up

Dublin GAA legends help out former manager Jim Gavin on campaign trail as Presidential race heats up  The Irish Sun

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8 d. ago Blame game begins as Maria Steen supporters divided on why her campaign failed at last hurdle

Some have blamed those who chose not to back Steen, while others have claimed her campaign was hijacked.

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8 d. ago Handbag at the Dáil for Maria Steen as her Áras run comes to an end

Catherine Connolly continues her duties as a TD while Heather Humphreys hits the campaign trail ladder

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9 d. ago Maria Steen protests being shut out of presidential race after nominations shortfall

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and others ‘pulled up the ladder’ to stop conservative from challenging them

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9 d. ago Maria Steen complains she was shut out of presidential race after nominations shortfall

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and others ‘pulled up the ladder’ to stop conservative from challenging them

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9 d. ago Why the final, frantic days of the campaign to make Maria Steen president were not enough

Failure to get the required nominations has led to fierce blame game

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