News - Maria Steen
Longford cllr calls for review of Presidential election nomination process
Just three candidates will be on the ballot paper for next months election, which is the lowest since 1990.
Sep 27, 2025 14:10
Three presidential candidates as Maria Steen fails in bid to get on ballot paper
There will be three names on the ballot next month - Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin.
Sep 24, 2025 12:51
Maria Steen receives late boost to contest presidential election
Sep 24, 2025 08:05
Independent Ireland TD's to nominate Maria Steen for the presidency
It met today, and says its TDs were impressed by her honesty and candour.
Sep 23, 2025 13:02
Local Minister of State says she'll nominate Maria Steen for Áras bid
Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin says she'll sign a nomination paper for Steen but will give her support to Heather Humphreys.
Sep 23, 2025 09:22
Frustration over Council's failure to nominate Maria Steen
There were seven votes for, nine votes against, one abstention and one absence.
Sep 22, 2025 16:20
Maria Steen fails to get Leitrim County Council nomination
Sep 22, 2025 14:20
Steen could be set to get Leitrim support
She needs four local authorities, or 20 Oireachtas members, to support her to get on the ballot paper.
Sep 22, 2025 12:48
Leitrim councillors to decide whether or not to back Maria Steen
A decision on the proposal will be decided at a meeting at Áras an Chontae at 2pm.
Sep 22, 2025 07:26
PODCAST: Leitrim Fianna Fáil councillor on why she's nominating Maria Steen for presidency
Mary Bohan is one of three Leitrim councillors who have proposed conservative campaigner Maria Steen.
Sep 18, 2025 12:48
Confirmed: Three councillors back Maria Steen for presidential election
Ms Steen was one of thirteen prospective candidates who spoke to members at Áras an Chontae on Wednesday.
Sep 17, 2025 17:27
Maria Steen put forward as presidential nominee by two Leitrim Cllrs
Sep 17, 2025 14:20
Steen clashes with councillor over same sex marriage stance
The conservative campaigner was addressing members in the hope of securing a nomination from the local authority.
Sep 15, 2025 16:22
Longford Councillor backing Maria Steen to get presidential nomination
Independent councillor Mark Casey says he will be putting the barrister's name forward at Longford County Council's special meeting on September 15th.
Sep 8, 2025 12:20Shannonside Newsletter
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