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Eamon Ryan ‘regrets’ abandoning 2004 presidential race but rules out 2025 bid

Green party leader Eamon Ryan said he has regrets about pulling out of the 2004 presidential campaign as he ruled out seeking the office in the next election. The environment minister had declared his interest in the role in 2004 before withdrawing ...

26 Dec 2023 at 00:01

National News

Irish president Higgins attending funeral for Creeslough blast victim

Irish president Michael D Higgins is attending the latest funeral for a victim of the Creeslough service station explosion. The funeral service for James O’Flaherty, 48, is under way at St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg, Co Donegal. Mr O’Flaherty was ...

12 Oct 2022 at 12:22

National News

Conor McGregor would be ‘widely rejected’ in presidential run

Conor McGregor would be “widely rejected” by the Irish public if he ran for president, a Cabinet minister has said. Last November, Nikita Hand, also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin, won her claim against McGregor in a civil trial after accusing the ...

17 Apr 2025 at 11:44

Local News

VOTE: Who do you want to win the upcoming Irish Presidential Election?

As nominations close for the upcoming Presidential Election, the make-up of the ballot paper is now clear for October 26. After Michael D Higgins announced his intention to seek a second term in the Áras, candidates wishing to challenge him ...

26 Sept 2018 at 12:50

Your Community

Illegal dumping 'shameful' at Abbeyleix Bog weeks after Michael D Higgins visit

The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins recently visited Abbeyleix bog as part of National Biodiversity Week. While he was there the President of Ireland referenced the bog as "a precious resource, one that has been lost in much of ...

14 Jul 2017 at 15:17

National News

Micheal Martin tells Fianna Fail he is ‘deeply sorry’ after Jim Gavin withdrawal

Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is “deeply sorry” for how Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin had fared during the presidential race. The Taoiseach and Fianna Fail leader said he had not spoken to the party’s former presidential ...

11 Oct 2025 at 21:11

National News

Connolly accuses Fine Gael of ‘engendering fear’ against her

Fine Gael is engaging in a campaign that is “engendering fear”, presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has said. Ms Connolly is running against Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys in a race to become Ireland’s next president, ...

13 Oct 2025 at 16:22

National News

Conor McGregor would be ‘widely rejected’ in presidential run, minister predicts

16 Apr 2025 at 14:41

National News

Catherine Connolly: The ‘underdog’ Galway runner hoping to win Aras race

Catherine Connolly, a former psychologist and barrister from Galway, is a self-described political “underdog” who has united the Irish left for the presidential election. The 68-year-old mother of two, who lives in Claddagh,...

24 Oct 2025 at 00:01

National News

Humphreys calls Gaza situation ‘horrific’ as she launches presidential bid

The situation in Gaza is “absolutely horrific” and wrong, Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said. Launching her campaign in her home county of Monaghan, Ms Humphreys also said she supported Irish ...

13 Sept 2025 at 15:34

National News

Ireland’s president condemns ‘propaganda campaign’ against UN over Gaza

Ireland’s president has condemned a “propaganda campaign” against the United Nations over Gaza as “a scandalous travesty”. Michael D Higgins urged countries to follow Ireland’s lead and increase aid funding to the ...

11 Mar 2024 at 17:10

People of Creeslough showing great example of solidarity – Michael D Higgins

Northern Ireland

People of Creeslough showing great example of solidarity – Higgins

The people of Creeslough in Co Donegal are showing a great example of solidarity after tragedy, Irish President Michael D Higgins has said. Mr Higgins told of his pride in the efforts of those who took part in ...

12 Oct 2022 at 20:20

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