News - Presidency
Maria Steen receives late boost to contest presidential election
Sep 24, 2025 08:05
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
21 presidential hopefuls have asked Longford County Council for nominations
These independent candidates need four local authorities to back them to get on the ballot paper on October 24th.
Sep 10, 2025 11:06
McGregor wants to attend Leitrim council meeting - to ask for their presidential backing
Representatives for the UFC star have written a letter to the local authority over the issue.
Sep 8, 2025 12:10
LISTEN: Four Roscommon councillors give McGregor a blow in presidential bid
He needs four local authorities to back him if he's to get on the ballot paper.
Sep 5, 2025 16:36
Joanna Donnelly withdraws bid to run for President
This afternoon in a social media post she says she was naïve and unprepared.
Sep 5, 2025 16:20
Fianna Fáil's Martin Daly backs Jim Gavin in presidential race
The former Dublin football manager also has the support of Taoiseach Micheál Martin and several cabinet ministers.
Sep 1, 2025 09:51
Sinn Féin chairman for local constituency not endorsing Humphreys for presidency
No candidate has yet been appointed to run for the Áras on behalf of Sinn Féin.
Aug 28, 2025 13:06
Heather Humphreys confirms she is seriously considering run for Áras
It follows Mairead McGuinness’s withdrawal from the race on health grounds.
Aug 17, 2025 07:37Shannonside Newsletter
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