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labour of love
Ex-Labour leader Brendan Howlin 'supporting Connolly' despite being photographed with Humphreys
Meanwhile, Alan Kelly confirmed today that he will be voting for the Fine Gael candidate.
On The JournalRTÉ Drive Time debate
'What's your party piece?': Four things to know from the first head-to-head presidential debate
Both candidates kept things largely civil.
On The JournalPresidential Election
Politicians at war over whether Connolly would hypothetically employ a rapist (she wouldn’t)
The gloves are really off now in the presidential election.
On The JournalLeaders' Questions
'I will not put my mother in UHL': Emotional Alan Kelly calls for new hospital for Mid-West
On The Journalsorry about that
Micheál Martin's leadership intact as he apologises to FF during marathon five-hour meeting
The party has agreed to conduct a review of how it handled its presidential election process.
Fianna Brawl
As Micheál faces party showdown, Jim O'Callaghan says he wants to be leader... but not just yet
Tonight Fianna Fáil will meet for the first time after Jim Gavin’s withdrawal from the election, and some are expecting blood on the walls.
Aras 2025Independent Ireland TDs urge voters not to spoil ballot and hint they will back Catherine Connolly
messy
'WTAF' and 'Micheál needs to apologise': The reaction within Fianna Fáil as Áras bid implodes
The blame game has already begun within Fianna Fáil as the dust settles on last night’s shock news.
On The JournalBudget 2026
Delis likely to be included in Budget VAT cut — but don't expect cheaper chicken fillet rolls
Alternative Budget SeasonThe Budget is on Tuesday - here's what Sinn Féin and others say they would do if in charge
On The JournalBudget 2026
Taoiseach: Real wages are up, so people won't be worse off without cost of living Budget package
Tame enough
Triple Lock divisions and a surprising OTB answer: What we learned from the Tonight Show debate
From the tricolour and immigration to housing and defence spending — there were a few rocky moments, but no major upsets arising from the debate.
Race for the ÁrasIt's showtime! The first of the presidential debates is tonight and it's all to play for
Fight Like Cats and Dogs
As Misneach gets ready to leave the Áras with Michael D, who could be Ireland's next First Pet?
You can count on us to ask the important questions.
Handbags
Blame game begins as Maria Steen supporters divided on why her campaign failed at last hurdle
Some have blamed those who chose not to back Steen, while others have claimed her campaign was hijacked.
On The Journalgiddy up
The race is on and Steen is out: Three candidates in the running as Áras race officially begins
This year’s presidential election has the fewest number of candidates on the ballot in 35 years.
On The Journalaras25
Marian Harkin latest to confirm support for Maria Steen with 24 hours until nominations close
On The JournalThe Morning Lead
Another 'Super Monday' as Áras hopefuls scramble for spot on ballot at final council hearings
Nominations for the presidential election close this Wednesday.
On The JournalAras2025
Michael Healy Rae nominates Maria Steen for Áras run (but still wants Heather Humphreys to win)
On The JournalUnited Left
The Green Party has decided to endorse Catherine Connolly in the presidential election
On The JournalPressure on Tusla
Dáil hears call for statutory inquiry into death of Daniel Aruebose
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was concerned about a “rush to judgement”.
On The JournalDáil Éireann
TDs write to Ceann Comhairle to ask that Danny Healy Rae withdraw remarks about autism
US politicsCNN's John King on Charlie Kirk's assassination and the lessons from US political violence
Breaking his silence
Jim Gavin has been speaking to reporters after being selected as Fianna Fáil's Áras candidate
The former Dublin manager descibed himself as a centrist, and said he voted Yes to repeal and marriage equality referendums.
On The JournalBilly or Jim
Tensions within Fianna Fáil ahead of secret ballot to choose presidential candidate
On The JournalThink-in season
Sinn Féin gear up for the new Dáil term in battle mode, but remain undecided on Áras question
The party is keen to work more with other opposition parties as the Dáil return approaches.
On The JournalNot happening
Not running: McDonald rules herself out of Áras race as party gathers for pre-Dáil think-in
McDonald said her party still has the option of either fielding a Sinn Féin candidate or backing Catherine Connolly.
On The JournalPresidential Election
Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael’s presidential candidate, but who is the Monaghan ex-minister?
Humphreys retired from the Dáil last year but says she has “had a good rest” and is ready to go again.
On The Journalmodular homes
Selling cabins for €40k in a housing crisis: 'I'm like a counsellor, people tell me their problems'
The Morning Lead
'I'm in public life for the long haul': Mary Lou McDonald continues to mull Áras bid
The Sinn Féin president spoke to The Journal about her party’s plans for the presidential election, the timeline for Irish unity, and her priorities for the new Dáil term.
