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Explained: What powers does the President of Ireland have?

Explained: What powers does the President of Ireland have?

Established political figures like Catherine Connolly and Mairead McGuinness are lining up alongside unconventional candidates to succeed outgoing President Michael D Higgins.

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, Minister says

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, Minister says

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.

Michael Flatley to make bid for Irish presidency, court told

Michael Flatley to make bid for Irish presidency, court told

The choreographer’s plans emerged during a High Court case.

Explained: Who is presidential candidate Catherine Connolly?

Explained: Who is presidential candidate Catherine Connolly?

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

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

7 per cent of public would vote for Conor McGregor to be president, would you?

7 per cent of public would vote for Conor McGregor to be president, would you?

Social Democrats founder Róisín Shortall makes move up in Irish President betting

Social Democrats founder Róisín Shortall makes move up in Irish President betting

Presidential election: Tommy Tiernan emerges as popular candidate alongside McGuinness and McDowell

Presidential election: Tommy Tiernan emerges as popular candidate alongside McGuinness and McDowell

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

The Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll saw a list of 14 potential presidential candidates put to the public with the question: 'Which of the following would you vote for in an Irish Presidential election in 2025?'

Quiz: Presidential election due this year, are you up to speed on our heads of state?

Quiz: Presidential election due this year, are you up to speed on our heads of state?

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

How much do you know about Ireland's heads of state and the presidential election process? Take our quiz to find out!

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

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

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

The Green Party leader ruled out a 2025 bid.