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Michael D Higgins confirms intention to seek second term as president

MICHAEL D Higgins has confirmed that he will seek a second term as President of Ireland. In a statement this Tuesday, ending months of speculation, President Higgins said he “wishes to confirm that he will be offering himself as an independent ...

10 Jul 2018 at 11:20

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 ...

17 Apr 2025 at 11:44

Breaking News

Trump jet returns to Shannon Airport as Eric flies in for business trip

THE Trump jet was back in Shannon over the weekend as one of the American president's sons hosted a business event in Doonbeg. Security was tight at the Trump International Clare resort as Eric Trump hosted 30 business people in the ...

26 Jul 2017 at 12:59

National News

Humphreys says she was burnt out a year ago but has ‘plenty of fire in my belly’

Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said she was “a bit burnt out” when she withdrew from political life a year ago, but now has “plenty of fire in my belly”. The former social protection minister said in October she would ...

16 Sept 2025 at 14:48

National News

Holohan cites ‘duty as father’ after ruling out presidential bid

Dr Tony Holohan has cited concerns over the potential impact on his friends and family as he ruled himself out of contention for the role of president. The former chief medical officer, who held a key role in steering the ...

18 Aug 2025 at 14:55

National News

President Michael D Higgins releases statement for RTÉ broadcaster following retirement

The president of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has released a tribute to legendary RTÉ broadcaster, Bryan Dobson following his retirement from the RTÉ after 37 years as a broadcaster on Irish television. The statement ...

04 May 2024 at 14:30

National News

'It's a matter of life and death' - Irish tourists evacuated as Hurricane Milton closes on Florida

The latest bulletin from the US National Hurricane Center for Wednesday 9 October makes grim reading. “Milton remains a catastrophic category 5 hurricane,” the organisation announced at 5am local time (10am Irish ...

09 Oct 2024 at 12:36

National News

Choosing Jim Gavin as presidential candidate a ‘serious miscalculation’ – MEP

An MEP who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail presidential nomination has said Mr Gavin’s dramatic withdrawal was a “very serious miscalculation”. Retired army pilot and former Dublin Gaelic football ...

06 Oct 2025 at 09:15

National News

Steen has 18 nominations ahead of window closure

Maria Steen needs two more signatures from TDs and Senators ahead of the presidential nomination window closing at noon on Wednesday. It comes after independent senator Aubrey McCarthy said on Wednesday ...

24 Sept 2025 at 08:12

Northern Ireland

Ahern does not rule out Irish presidential bid as he warns against speculation

Former Irish premier Bertie Ahern has remained coy on the prospect of running for the Irish presidency in 2025. Almost a month after it was revealed that he rejoined the Fianna Fail party, 10 years ...

06 Mar 2023 at 13:32

National News

President reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war after row over wife’s letter

President Michael D Higgins has issued a statement reiterating his condemnation of the war in Ukraine following criticism of a letter written by his wife on the conflict. President Michael D ...

01 Aug 2022 at 16:55

National News

Former minister Mary Hanafin 'would happily contest' presidential election

Former Fianna Fáil minister Mary Hanafin has confirmed that she is "in the mix" for her party's pick of a presidential candidate. This news comes just months after the Barrister told The ...

28 Jun 2025 at 14:51

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