53 h. ago Trouble ahead? Why Connolly's victory ramps up the pressure on both Martin and Harris

The landslide win for Ireland’s new president Catherine Connolly is a warning shot for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.

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65 h. ago Momentum that boosted Catherine Connolly spells trouble for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

Momentum that boosted Catherine Connolly spells trouble for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil  The Irish Times

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65 h. ago Una Mullally: Momentum with Catherine Connolly means trouble for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

This thoughtful woman who built a broad coalition and offered a positive message represents a new Republic

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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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8 d. ago Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael attacks not halting Connolly's momentum

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

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9 d. ago ‘We need their vote’: Fine Gael pleads with Fianna Fáil in last

‘We need their vote’: Fine Gael pleads with Fianna Fáil in last-ditch pitch for Heather Humphreys  The Irish Independent

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1 week ago Support for Micheál Martin falls to lowest level in over five years, poll shows

The poll showed that combined support for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, at 35 per cent, is at a historic low.

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1 week ago Pat Leahy: If Catherine Connolly wins, it may be the start of the greatest political change in our history

Unless Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and their leaders are worried about the political implications, they’re sticking their heads in the sand

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1 week ago Combined support for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael at historic low

Satisfaction with Taoiseach Micheál Martin has taken a significant hit in today’s Irish Times Ipsos B&A poll

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3 w. ago Heather Humphreys seeks votes from ‘right across the board’ after ‘difficult day’ for Fianna Fáil

When pressed on whether she would seek a meeting with Micheál Martin following Gavin’s withdrawal, Humphreys said ‘he is obviously very busy today’.

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3 w. ago Latest Áras poll puts Catherine Connolly out in front as support for Jim Gavin drops

The Independent Galway TD is on 32%, with Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys on 23% and Fianna Fáil’s Gavin on 15%.

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3 w. ago Irish Government must lead unification preparations, says Varadkar

Former taoiseach says Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil dropped unity objective from manifestos

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4 w. ago Presidential debate: Housing, immigration and united Ireland discussed by three candidates in first TV debate

Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin hold first debate

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4 w. ago Presidential debate live updates: Three candidates discuss Tricolour, neutrality and Russia in first TV debate

Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin hold first debate

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4 w. ago Three presidential candidates face off in first TV debate in race for Áras

Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin hold first debate

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4 w. ago Presidential debate live updates: Three candidates face off in first TV debate in race for Áras

Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin hold first debate

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4 w. ago Presidential debate live updates: Three candidates prepare for first TV debate in race for Áras

Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin to hold first debate

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4 w. ago Ivana Bacik insists Catherine Connolly is a ‘unifying force’ for Labour amid internal dissent

Independent Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin to hold first debate

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