7 h. ago Presidential campaigning ramping up as potential candidates take stock after McGuinness withdrawal

Catherine Connolly, the only formally confirmed candidate, has clarified some of her views on international issues.

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11 h. ago Seán Kelly reconsidering presidential bid after McGuinness withdrawal

MEP Seán Kelly says he's reconsidering whether to run for the presidency after Mairead McGuinness withdrew from the running

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11 h. ago Presidential election: Seán Kelly to ‘weigh up options’ about seeking Fine Gael nomination

Ireland South MEP says ‘goalposts have changed’ following withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness on health grounds

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28 h. ago Presidential race: Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out, Heather Humphreys backed for bid

Frances Fitzgerald has ruled herself out of the presidential race despite Mairead McGuinness' departure from the election contest

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31 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein has not yet discussed supporting Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party has not discussed supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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32 h. ago Seán Kelly considers fresh bid for Fine Gael presidential nomination after McGuinness exit

McDowell rules himself out again as ‘no circumstances in existence’ would tempt him

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32 h. ago Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out of presidential race as Seán Kelly considers bid

Push within Fine Gael for Heather Humphreys to seek nomination as Mairead McGuinness pulls out

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32 h. ago Frances Fitzgerald rules herself out of Áras race but former MEP Seán Kelly considers run

Push within Fine Gael for Heather Humphreys to seek nomination as Mairead McGuinness pulls out

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34 h. ago Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein will not endorse Galway West TD Catherine Connolly for the Presidency, according to one of its TDs. The Independent Candidate has the support of opposition parties including the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour. Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke says branch meetings have taken […] The post Sinn Féin TD says party not considering supporting Catherine Connolly's presidential bid appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago I do not think Conor McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, minister says

Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien’s comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.

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4 w. ago ‘Somebody has to speak for the Irish people’: Michael Flatley ‘seriously’ considering presidential bid

Businessman has assembled team of advisers and has had contact with ‘some very weighted individuals’

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