9 d. ago Kathy Sheridan: Catherine Connolly should ask Jim Gavin what a smear campaign looks like

Smear campaigns are not just media grilling, they are an old and deadly social poison

Politics

1 week ago Surrealing in the Years: Fianna Fáil once again aggrieved that their actions have consequences

Jim Gavin’s catastrophic campaign was predictable, but the Taoiseach couldn’t predict it.

Politics

1 week ago Presidential campaign: Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin repays former tenant €3,300 debt that cost him Áras bid

Micheál Martin rejects assertion that forthcoming election is a referendum on the Government

Economics

1 week ago Who knew what and when: the dramatic hours leading to the collapse of Jim Gavin’s campaign

An unpaid debt to a former tenant during the post-Celtic Tiger crash ended the Fianna Fáil contender’s bid for the Áras

Events

2 w. ago Fianna Fáil spent over €14,000 on Facebook and Instagram ads for Jim Gavin campaign

Fianna Fáil spent over €14,000 on Facebook and Instagram ads for Jim Gavin campaign  The Irish Independent

Technology

2 w. ago Planning approval for Aldi Moyross store overturned by High Court

Existing shopping centre opposed permission for stand-alone Aldi store

Events

2 w. ago Jim Gavin’s solicitor says former tenant will be repaid €3,300 ‘subject to clarifying two issues’

Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

Politics

2 w. ago Presidential race live updates: Journalist and Jim Gavin’s former tenant says it’s up to him if he wants to pay back €3,300

Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

Politics

2 w. ago Presidential race live updates: Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

Campaign would have been incredibly bruising for Bertie Ahern, says Taoiseach

Politics

2 w. ago Presidential race live updates: ‘I understand fully why people are angry,’ says Micheál Martin

Campaign would have been incredibly bruising for Bertie Ahern, says Taoiseach

Politics

2 w. ago Presidential race live updates: Maria Steen calls for election to be cancelled; Martin faces FF grilling

The campaign trail continues with voting day just over two weeks away

Politics

2 w. ago FF politicians to demand answers from Micheál Martin on Jim Gavin’s campaign implosion

Anger and disappointment set to be vented at party meeting where Taoiseach will face questions

Politics

2 w. ago Seán Moran: In an ideal world Jim Gavin’s would have been running someone else’s campaign

Dublin’s record breaker and football’s saviour is the latest to fall prey to the political snake pit

Politics

2 w. ago What does Jim Gavin’s decision to end campaign mean for this presidential race – and future ones?

Analysts are debating what this all means for the left-right political divide

Politics

2 w. ago Taoiseach to face pressure at Fianna Fáil meeting after turmoil of Jim Gavin’s withdrawal

Robust party meeting to be held on Wednesday where ‘knives will be out’

Events

2 w. ago Local Fianna Fail councillor demands "dictator" Micheal Martin resign

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Micheal Martin is a “dictator” and he should step down after Jim Gavin’s disastrous presidential election campaign. That’s according to Loughrea Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Regan – who says party headquarters should follow as well. He says Jim Gavin was never the popular choice, and many other […] The post Local Fianna Fail councillor demands "dictator" Micheal Martin resign appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

2 w. ago Live: Jim Gavin withdraws from race; campaign a ‘fiasco’ for Fianna Fáil, MEP Barry Andrews says

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate’s move leaves Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly in race for Áras

Politics

3 w. ago Public consultation event on proposed energy centre in Doughiska

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public information event on a proposed major low energy centre in Doughiska will take place tomorrow. Empor Investments Limited is seeking permission for the centre at Merlin Park Industrial Estate, that would provide low-carbon heating to homes in the area. It involves the installation of massive […] The post Public consultation event on proposed energy centre in Doughiska appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Jim Gavin says he didn't see drone filming campaign footage during park run

The drone used had not received permission to operate in the area.

Events

3 w. ago Jim Gavin campaign shot drone footage at two events without proper permission

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate has previously promoted safe drone use in his Irish Aviation Authority role

Events