4 h. ago Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys has nose in front of chasing pack according to new poll

The poll shows Jim Gavin and Catherine Connolly just behind Humphreys – with plenty of support for a candidate who has ruled themselves out.

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6 h. ago Overheard: Heather Humphreys pledges to learn Irish – 11 years after pledge to learn Irish

Plus: Patrick Collison’s intellectual history, Jim Gavin’s gardening chops and a possible medal conspiracy

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26 h. ago Surrealing in the Years: Jim Gavin's answer on Gaza makes his Áras run look like a real gamble

Also this week: Put Brian McFadden on the Westlife stamp.

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30 h. ago John Downing: It’s been 66 years since our first and only ‘Dub in the park’ – could Jim Gavin be the second?

John Downing: It’s been 66 years since our first and only ‘Dub in the park’ – could Jim Gavin be the second?  The Irish Independent

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30 h. ago Mary Regan: Future of Mícheál Martin and Simon Harris tied to presidential performance of their chosen candidates

Mary Regan: Future of Mícheál Martin and Simon Harris tied to presidential performance of their chosen candidates  The Irish Independent

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43 h. ago PM meeting with the Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 12 September 2025

PM meeting with the Taoiseach Micheál Martin of Ireland: 12 September 2025  GOV.UK

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47 h. ago Taoiseach tells Starmer that Ireland will be willing to aid with peacekeeping in Ukriane after ceasefire

During a meeting between the leaders at Chequers, Starmer’s country house, the pair also touched on the legacy issues, British-Irish relations, and Gaza.

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47 h. ago Taoiseach tells Starmer that Ireland will be willing to aid with peacekeeping in Ukraine after ceasefire

During a meeting between the leaders, the pair also touched on Troubles legacy issues, British-Irish relations, and Gaza.

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47 h. ago Taoiseach tells Starmer Ireland is willing to aid peacekeeping in Ukraine

During a meeting between the leaders, the pair also touched on Troubles legacy issues, British-Irish relations, and Gaza.

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51 h. ago Troubles legacy agreement, EU relations and Gaza on agenda for Taoiseach’s meeting with Starmer

Martin is to travel to Chequers for the meeting today where Ireland and the UK’s bilateral relationship will also be discussed.

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53 h. ago EU relations, Northern Ireland and Gaza on agenda for Taoiseach meeting with Starmer

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to travel to the UK for the meeting with Keir Starmer on Friday.

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69 h. ago Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of ‘nasty’ attack on Jim Gavin over Gaza remarks

Pearse Doherty TD describes comments of presidential candidate as ‘shocking’ and ‘disgraceful’

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2 d. ago Fianna Fáil defend Jim Gavin's reference to Israel's 'military objectives' after condemnation from SF deputy leader

Fianna Fáil defend Jim Gavin's reference to Israel's 'military objectives' after condemnation from SF deputy leader  Irish Examiner

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2 d. ago Micheál Martin jumps to Jim Gavin's defence after 'nasty' Sinn Féin criticism over Gaza

The presidential candidate has been pulled up for how he described the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

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2 d. ago Jim Gavin’s comments on Gaza and Triple Lock utterly shocking – Lynn Boylan MEP

Jim Gavin’s comments on Gaza and Triple Lock utterly shocking – Lynn Boylan MEP  sinnfein.ie

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4 d. ago Micheál Martin dealt blow as Fianna Fáil TDs revolt over choice of Jim Gavin for Áras

Micheál Martin dealt blow as Fianna Fáil TDs revolt over choice of Jim Gavin for Áras  The Irish Independent

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4 d. ago FF councillors requested to back Jim Gavin's campaign but no party whip will apply

There is an acknowledgement within the party that one or two Fianna Fáil councillors might go rogue.

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4 d. ago High stakes game for Micheál Martin's leadership if Jim Gavin flops in presidential race

Martin has played down the significance of Kelleher receiving 40% of the secret ballot vote.

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4 d. ago Republic of Ireland World Cup hopes dealt major blow with loss to Armenia

Republic of Ireland World Cup hopes dealt major blow with loss to Armenia  BBC

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4 d. ago Jim Gavin ‘delighted’ to be selected as Fianna Fáil presidential candidate

The former Dublin Gaelic football manager defeated the party’s MEP Billy Kelleher in a secret ballot on Tuesday.

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