33 h. ago ‘Frustration’ among Fianna Fail TDs at leadership after ‘disastrous’ election

Pressure has come on Micheal Martin after he championed Jim Gavin, who withdrew from the race, as their election candidate.

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3 d. ago Catherine Connolly’s election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics | Justine McCarthy

After a bizarre contest in which both government candidates blew their chances, the left has shown it can unite to winThe magical ingredient required to become the president of Ireland is as mysterious as what Coca-Cola puts into its fizzy drink, but legions of voters think Catherine Connolly has it. The leftwing, independent TD (member of parliament) with the quiet composure and austere appearance of a contemplative nun has won an overwhelming victory to succeed the outgoing national treasure, 84-year-old poet Michael D Higgins. Her choice as the republic’s 10th head of state in a contest so bizarre it might have been scripted by Basil Fawlty has left the two government parties reeling.Fianna Fáil’s candidate, Jim Gavin, hand-picked by the taoiseach, Micheál Martin, for his accomplishments in sport and the cultural bastion of the Gaelic Athletic Association, withdrew after it emerged he had failed since 2009 to refund €3,300 owed to a former tenant. Gavin’s name remained on the bal...

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4 d. ago Catherine Connolly vows to be president for all after election win

‘My message is, use your voice in every way you can,’ Ms Connolly told the crowd gathered at Dublin Castle.

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4 d. ago Congratulations for Connolly as victory in presidential election looks imminent

The leaders of Ireland’s main political parties have congratulated the independent candidate.

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4 d. ago A tenant dispute, smears and solos: Key points from Irish presidential election

Here is a look back at the standout moments of Ireland’s 2025 election campaign.

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4 d. ago Connolly congratulated by presidential opponent as she looks on course for win

Heather Humphreys said she did not regret running in the election.

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4 d. ago Catherine Connolly ‘absolutely delighted’ as tallies show commanding lead

There also appeared to be a significant number of spoiled votes as the first ballot boxes were opened.

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4 d. ago Catherine Connolly ‘absolutely delighted’ as early tallies show commanding lead

Tallies at Adamstown count centre in the Dublin Mid-West constituency gave the independent candidate 73% of the valid poll.

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4 d. ago Connolly ‘absolutely delighted’ as early tallies show commanding lead

Catherine Connolly has said she is ‘absolutely delighted’ with early tallies indicating her as the clear frontrunner to be Ireland’s next president.

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4 d. ago Early tallies show Catherine Connolly surging ahead in Irish presidential poll

Counting began across the country at 9am on Saturday.

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Disorder will be met with ‘very forceful response’, Justice Minister warns

Further violent behaviour around asylum seeker accommodation in Dublin will be met with a ‘very forceful response’, Ireland’s justice minister said.

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6 d. ago ‘This is not fun and games’: Irish police ask people not to engage in disorder

An Garda Siochana made the appeal after the third night of demonstrations at a hotel housing asylum seekers.

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6 d. ago Seventeen people charged after second night of disorder near asylum seeker hotel

A total of 24 people were arrested amid the disorder at Citywest Hotel on Wednesday night.

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6 d. ago Irish police arrest 23 during second night of disorder near asylum seeker hotel

Irish police were directly struck with fireworks, stones and other debris near the entrance of a hotel housing asylum seekers.

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7 d. ago Fireworks and stones thrown at police for second night at asylum seeker hotel

It is the third night of demonstrations at Citywest following an alleged sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl nearby.

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7 d. ago Garda Commissioner pledges ‘robust response’ to any further disorder near hotel

Five men have so far been charged with public order offences following violent clashes outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on Tuesday night.

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7 d. ago Five due in court following disorder outside asylum seeker hotel in Dublin

Violence flared at the Citywest Hotel on Tuesday evening.

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8 d. ago ‘Failure’ in care of girl allegedly assaulted in west Dublin, Taoiseach says

A 26-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday in relation to the alleged incident in Saggart.

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1 week ago Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’

Stormont deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly voiced opposition to the move.

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