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Exit polls predict huge re-election for Higgins with Casey jumping to second

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Exit polls predict huge re-election for Higgins with Casey jumping to second

Updated Oct 26th 2018, 11:19 PM 126,934 Views 428 Comments

The exit poll backs up numerous pre-ballot polls which predicted a huge win for Higgins.

Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Prime Time debate?

# Out Of Ten

Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Prime Time debate?

Oct 23rd 2018, 11:49 PM 59,301 Views 129 Comments

All six presidential candidates took part in a debate for the last time. How did they do?

PSNI 'reject' claim from Michael D Higgins about security escort to Belfast

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PSNI 'reject' claim from Michael D Higgins about security escort to Belfast

Oct 20th 2018, 7:50 PM 47,025 Views 171 Comments

“It is clear now that Michael D Higgins claim has caused considerable anger within the PSNI… This is very serious.”

An average of 430,000 people watched Virgin Media's six-way Áras debate

# Live

An average of 430,000 people watched Virgin Media's six-way Áras debate

Oct 18th 2018, 9:27 PM 27,158 Views 52 Comments

The number of people watching the televised presidential debate peaked at 738,400 viewers.

Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Pat Kenny debate?

# Out Of Ten

Player ratings: How did the presidential candidates fare in the Pat Kenny debate?

Oct 17th 2018, 11:30 PM 61,404 Views 121 Comments

All six presidential candidates took part tonight. How did they get on?

Three out of five voters think the President should give up all pensions while in office

# Cash In The áras

Three out of five voters think the President should give up all pensions while in office

Oct 14th 2018, 6:01 AM 30,789 Views 51 Comments

A new poll has gauged people’s opinions on presidential earnings.

Quiz: How well do you remember the 2011 presidential race?

# 7 Years On

Quiz: How well do you remember the 2011 presidential race?

Oct 13th 2018, 9:00 PM 33,762 Views 20 Comments

We all know who won, but what else do you remember from the campaign?

Seven in 10 people want Michael D Higgins reelected

# Aras 2018

Seven in 10 people want Michael D Higgins reelected

Oct 12th 2018, 10:53 AM 24,622 Views 139 Comments

A new opinion poll puts the incumbent well out in front.

Michael D Higgins gives his first TV interview of the campaign on the Ireland AM couch

# Aras 2018

Michael D Higgins gives his first TV interview of the campaign on the Ireland AM couch

Oct 11th 2018, 9:24 AM 21,145 Views 72 Comments

Higgins was quizzed on the finances of the office of the President.

Firm headed by Sean Gallagher in High Court dispute with corporate tenant over heating system

# Nokia

Firm headed by Sean Gallagher in High Court dispute with corporate tenant over heating system

Oct 4th 2018, 4:22 PM 20,454 Views 0 Comments

Nokia Ireland initiated proceedings alleging Clyde Real Estate Blanchardstown was in breach of a lease agreement.

Freeman on €120k loan: 'No I didn't need to do a background check. This guy is a very good guy'

# Aras 18

Freeman on €120k loan: 'No I didn't need to do a background check. This guy is a very good guy'

Oct 1st 2018, 12:15 PM 39,029 Views 51 Comments

Businessman Des Walsh has given Freeman a loan of €120k to fund her presidential campaign.

The manner in which Gemma O'Doherty's candidacy was railroaded reinforces her main arguments

# Opinion

The manner in which Gemma O'Doherty's candidacy was railroaded reinforces her main arguments

Sep 26th 2018, 7:00 AM 49,455 Views 98 Comments

Political power in Ireland is held entirely in the hands of a small elite, who govern largely in their own interest. The rest of us are on the outside looking in, writes Caoimhín De Barra.

Confusion reigns in PAC over 'bizarre' €317,000 annual allowance to the President

# Aras 18

Confusion reigns in PAC over 'bizarre' €317,000 annual allowance to the President

Updated Sep 25th 2018, 3:45 PM 51,955 Views 111 Comments

The Comptroller and Auditor General said today he had no oversight over the payment.

Candidates lodge papers as official campaigning in presidential election set to get under way

# Aras 2018

Candidates lodge papers as official campaigning in presidential election set to get under way

Sep 25th 2018, 10:39 AM 41,058 Views 108 Comments

We’re just a month out from polling day.

Debate Update - It's moving to Thursday, Sean Gallagher is in (sort of), but things are less clear for Michael D

# Up For Debate

Debate Update - It's moving to Thursday, Sean Gallagher is in (sort of), but things are less clear for Michael D

Updated Sep 24th 2018, 5:52 PM 27,756 Views 48 Comments

The incumbent has officially announced his candidacy this afternoon.

Poll: Should citizens in the North be allowed vote in Irish presidential elections?

# Aras 2018

Poll: Should citizens in the North be allowed vote in Irish presidential elections?

Sep 23rd 2018, 10:54 AM 49,537 Views 161 Comments

The next presidential election will be in 2025.

Public to vote in blasphemy referendum on Presidential polling day

# Aras 2018

Public to vote in blasphemy referendum on Presidential polling day

Sep 21st 2018, 3:16 PM 16,686 Views 62 Comments

Anyone not registered has until 9 October to register to vote in the upcoming referendum and presidential election.

Poll: Should there be an Áras costs inquiry before the presidential election?

# Aras 2018

Poll: Should there be an Áras costs inquiry before the presidential election?

Sep 21st 2018, 10:34 AM 18,962 Views 72 Comments

The total breakdown of Áras costs isn’t publicly available; but some have said that the timing of an inquiry is “politically motivated”.

Independent TDs and senators fail to agree on presidential candidate

# Aras 2018

Independent TDs and senators fail to agree on presidential candidate

Sep 19th 2018, 8:50 PM 14,253 Views 52 Comments

The group had a “robust debate” this evening.

Jimmy Guerin's message to Gemma O'Doherty: 'Allow my sister rest in peace'

# Aras 2018

Jimmy Guerin's message to Gemma O'Doherty: 'Allow my sister rest in peace'

Sep 10th 2018, 6:50 PM 39,616 Views 116 Comments

Veronica Guerin’s brother addressed claims by the Áras hopeful at Fingal council today.

# Presidential

Presidential hopeful Peter Casey is travelling by helicopter to council meetings

Sep 10th 2018, 5:13 PM 27,559 Views 77 Comments

Candidates need the backing of four local authorities to get on the presidential ballot paper.

Sean Gallagher joins Michael D Higgins on ballot sheet for presidency

# Aras 2018

Sean Gallagher joins Michael D Higgins on ballot sheet for presidency

Sep 10th 2018, 9:30 AM 73,397 Views 186 Comments

The presidential election will be held on 26 October.

Cork City Council nominates Joan Freeman as its presidential candidate

# Aras 2018

Cork City Council nominates Joan Freeman as its presidential candidate

Sep 3rd 2018, 10:03 PM 27,415 Views 69 Comments

Earlier today, Gavin Duffy secured the first council nomination of the presidential election.

Gavin Duffy secures presidential nomination from Meath County Council

# Aras 2018

Gavin Duffy secures presidential nomination from Meath County Council

Sep 3rd 2018, 2:22 PM 16,771 Views 69 Comments

Those hoping to be candidates need the support of four local authorities or 20 members of the Oireachtas.

A Kildare branch of Sinn Féin wants Matt Carthy to be its presidential candidate

# Linn Féin

A Kildare branch of Sinn Féin wants Matt Carthy to be its presidential candidate

Aug 30th 2018, 4:41 PM 16,939 Views 43 Comments

It had been suggested that Matt Carthy’s colleague Liadh Ní Riada would be Sinn Féin’s presidential candidate.

Dragon's Den businessman Peter Casey to seek presidential nomination

# Third Dragon

Dragon's Den businessman Peter Casey to seek presidential nomination

Aug 30th 2018, 10:26 AM 34,027 Views 118 Comments

The presidential ballot paper is filling up quickly…

Race for the Áras: Get to know your presidential hopefuls

# Aras18

Race for the Áras: Get to know your presidential hopefuls

Aug 21st 2018, 6:02 AM 50,631 Views 129 Comments

A rundown of who has thrown their hat in the ring so far.

Presidential hopeful Gemma O'Doherty targets independents and says Ireland is 'heading for catastrophe'

# Aras 2018

Presidential hopeful Gemma O'Doherty targets independents and says Ireland is 'heading for catastrophe'

Aug 20th 2018, 11:27 AM 41,783 Views 109 Comments

The journalist launched her bid for the Áras yesterday

Journalist Gemma O'Doherty announces intention to run for presidency

# Presidential Election

Journalist Gemma O'Doherty announces intention to run for presidency

Aug 19th 2018, 8:43 PM 58,816 Views 205 Comments

O’Doherty made the announcement on social media this evening.

Presidential hopeful Kevin Sharkey wants to know why he was 'excluded' from Waterford meeting

# Fair Crack

Presidential hopeful Kevin Sharkey wants to know why he was 'excluded' from Waterford meeting

Aug 1st 2018, 3:20 PM 47,196 Views 83 Comments

The Donegal artist says he almost made the journey south anyway.

Duffy says Higgins speaks to people's heads but he speaks to their hearts

# Presidential Race

Duffy says Higgins speaks to people's heads but he speaks to their hearts

Jul 30th 2018, 9:50 AM 26,288 Views 115 Comments

The businessman also said he wouldn’t be a ‘Trump president’.

Michael D Higgins wants gambling ads banned from sport

# Addiction

Michael D Higgins wants gambling ads banned from sport

Jul 30th 2018, 8:32 AM 17,250 Views 104 Comments

He said that he was concerned when he read some of the cases of gambling among sporting athletes.

What happens next in the presidential election race?

# Off The Rack

What happens next in the presidential election race?

Jul 28th 2018, 9:15 AM 11,890 Views 25 Comments

We’re a touch clearer now but we still don’t know who’s going to be on the ballot.

Race for the Áras: Joan Freeman asks councils to convene special meetings

# Presidential Election

Race for the Áras: Joan Freeman asks councils to convene special meetings

Jul 24th 2018, 5:54 PM 14,537 Views 28 Comments

The current situation makes it very difficult for prospective candidates to organise campaigns, Freeman said.

The next President of Ireland - ranked from most to least likely

# Race For The Áras

The next President of Ireland - ranked from most to least likely

Jul 24th 2018, 6:00 AM 90,081 Views 55 Comments

Michael D Higgins is the man to beat.

Gerard Craughwell says he's not running for the presidency because he can't afford it

# Gone

Gerard Craughwell says he's not running for the presidency because he can't afford it

Jul 23rd 2018, 9:36 AM 33,791 Views 80 Comments

The senator had previously been vocal about his desire to run against Michael D Higgins.

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