4 h. ago Sectarian abuse directed at Heather Humphreys will leave a bitter aftertaste

Fine Gael campaign team rejected advice to promote candidate’s background as unique selling point

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27 h. ago Sean Kelly says he was ‘shafted’ by Fine Gael candidate process

Mr Kelly sought the party’s nomination at the same time as eventual candidate Heather Humphreys.

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30 h. ago Seán Kelly says he was ‘shafted’ by Fine Gael over presidential nomination

MEP says there is feeling of ‘utter depression’ within party after underwhelming performance

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3 d. ago Larry Donnelly: Online engagement and a united left transformed Catherine Connolly's Áras chances

Our columnist examines what made the Independent candidate’s campaign a success that neither Fine Gael nor Fianna Fáil could match.

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7 d. ago ‘I hardly know what day it is,’ says Humphreys over O’Farrell inquiry vote query

The Fine Gael presidential candidate was asked about what representations she had made on behalf of a Co Monaghan family.

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7 d. ago ‘I hardly know what day it is,’ says Humphreys over Shane O’Farrell inquiry vote query

The Fine Gael presidential candidate was asked about what representations she had made on behalf of a Co Monaghan family.

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7 d. ago Humphreys defends campaign attack video accusing Connolly of ‘hypocrisy’

Fine Gael candidate says she and her family have received social media abuse during the campaign

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7 d. ago Fintan O'Toole: Catherine Connolly is going to win. Heather Humphreys needs to be a better loser

Fine Gael candidate must know her cheap shot at independent rival comes with heavy price tag

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9 d. ago Presidential candidate quiz: Test your knowledge of Heather Humphreys

Test your knowledge of Fine Gael's presidential candidate, Heather Humphreys, by taking our quiz!

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1 week ago Heather Humphreys says presidential race rival used ‘language of Nigel Farage’

In a speech to supporters the Fine Gael candidate criticised her opponent Catherine Connolly’s approach to Brexit.

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1 week ago Humphreys accuses ‘far left’ of suing for ‘speaking out’ as Murphy takes defamation action

Fine Gael candidate said case does not undermine her claim she could speak diplomatically as president

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2 w. ago Paul Murphy sends legal letter to Humphreys over 'grossly defamatory' remarks during debate

The Dublin TD says he intends to issue proceedings in the High Court if the Fine Gael presidential candidate does not withdraw her remarks and apologise.

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2 w. ago Micheál Martin will vote for Heather Humphreys but won’t tell party to back FG contender

Fine Gael presidential candidate denies ‘smear campaign’ against rival Catherine Connolly

Society

2 w. ago Micheál Martin will vote for Heather Humphreys, will not tell party to back FG contender

Fine Gael presidential candidate denies ‘smear campaign’ against rival Catherine Connolly

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2 w. ago Micheál Martin will vote for Heather Humphreys but Fianna Fáil won’t tell voters to back her

Fine Gael presidential candidate denies ‘smear campaign’ against rival Catherine Connolly

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2 w. ago Joe Brolly video depicting sex act by presidential candidate is ‘misogynistic’, says Heather Humphreys

Fine Gael candidate says she ‘won’t let something like that knock me back’ as Brolly says action was ‘nothing to do with Heather’

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2 w. ago Candidates clash in third live debate as campaign becomes more confrontational

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly criticises ‘scurrilous’ accusation by Fine Gael rival

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2 w. ago Candidates clash in third live debate as presidential campaign becomes more confrontational

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly criticises ‘scurrilous’ accusation by Fine Gael rival

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2 w. ago Belfast campaign video featuring Bundestag ‘an error’, says Humphreys

The Fine Gael candidate said the image had been taken down.

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3 w. ago Humphreys says she 'absolutely' backed new drink driving laws

Shane Ross said Fine Gael’s presidential candidate “made it clear” at the time that she was opposed to the legislation.

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