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October
October 2025
Presidential Election
Billy Kelleher says Gavin's Áras candidacy was 'a very serious miscalculation' by Fianna Fáil
Gavin's announcement came late last night, hours after he failed to clarify reports about rent he mistakenly received from a tenant over a decade ago.
"I made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself. I am now taking steps to address the matter," he said.
Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "I fully understand his decision and believe it is the correct one."
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Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin has withdrawn from the presidential election
The former Dublin GAA manager confirmed the move in a statement released in the last few minutes.
Irish Presidential Election 2025
Áras hopefuls face-off for second TV debate as Connolly gets poll boost
There are less than three weeks to go until polling day on Friday 24 October.
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Catherine Connolly leading in Áras race, crews working to restore power after storm and Trump deploys National Guard to Chicago.
race to the arasLatest Áras poll puts Catherine Connolly out in front as support for Jim Gavin drops
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Ongoing disruption after Storm Amy, asylum seekers criticise government’s payment offer to drop claims and local policing.
bit of a rowHumphreys says she 'absolutely' backed new drink driving laws - after Shane Ross said she didn't
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Thousands of homes and businesses without power as disruption continues at Dublin Airport
Status Yellow wind warnings are in place in counties Dublin, Louth, Wicklow, Clare, Kerry, Galway and Mayo until 12pm.
Green Light
Dublin's Metrolink project has (finally) been granted planning permission
The 18.8km route will connect Dublin Airport to the city centre.
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Storm Amy: Nationwide weather warning issued with 'near gale force' winds expected on Friday
A Status rain warning has also been issued for 14 counties on Thursday, with Status Orange in Kerry.
borgen boundTight security as Taoiseach and other EU leaders meet in Denmark to talk defence and drones
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Childcare providers leaving government scheme, US government shutdown and Taoiseach in Denmark for defence discussions.
Congress
US government shuts down as Republicans and Democrats fail to pass funding plan
Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration.
September
September 2025
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Recruitment agencies committing suspected visa fraud, over 4,000 empty social houses and last night’s presidential election debate.
DisruptionNew drone sightings over Denmark military base as EU plans 'drone wall' to prevent incursions
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Attacks against Ukrainians in Tipperary, cigarettes banned from vending machines and how much Áras hopefuls are spending on social media ads.
DrumcondraA new indoor equine centre in memory of 13-year-old Jack de Bromhead is set to open in Dublin
digital ID cards'Ludicrous': Michelle O'Neill leads NI criticism of Starmer's plans for 'Brit Cards'
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Search for missing fisherman underway, Trump announces new pharma tariffs and ex-FBI chief James Comey indicted.
