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Last week
26th October 2025 - 1st November 2025
election long read
Inside the Humphreys campaign: 'We had a fair idea a week ago we were going to lose'
Fine Gael insiders say from the very first live TV debate, they knew Heather Humphreys was on the backfoot.
Christina Finn
Updated 26 Oct
25.8k
59
next steps
Maria Steen says there's a big gap on Irish political right - but is unsure if she'll run again
26 Oct
28.9k
119
Marathon Girl
Months after running her first ever marathon, this teenager claimed the Irish title in Dublin
26 Oct
50.4k
26
Brilliant Achievement
In pics: Shamrock Rovers boss Bradley among the participants at Dublin City marathon
The Shamrock Rovers’ manager’ day isn’t done yet, as he prepares to take a helicopter up to Derry hoping to win the league title.
26 Oct
7.6k
current husband
Who is Brian McEnery, the man set to be Ireland's next 'first husband'?
26 Oct
69.2k
42
Lessons for the Left
Opinion: Here's what the left should learn from its Catherine Connolly campaign
Killian Mangan
26 Oct
6.2k
70
marathon efforts
American Daniel Mesfin and Ethiopian Eebbissee Addunyaa take the glory in Dublin Marathon
The 42
Updated 26 Oct
9.8k
14
Presidential Election
'Damning verdict' for Irish government: How foreign media has covered Catherine Connolly's win
Updated 26 Oct
42.5k
80
Dublin
Man charged in connection with alleged assaults on two people canvassing with Mary Lou McDonald
26 Oct
13.0k
The Daily Poll
Did you expect Catherine Connolly to win the election?
26 Oct
22.6k
65
Benched
What part of the country gave the most votes to Jim Gavin?
26 Oct
39.0k
56
On the feed
Connolly's campaign won in the only arena that matters: your phone
A team of volunteers ran a social media campaign for Connolly that produced multiple viral moments.
Eimer McAuley
Updated 26 Oct
11.6k
40
Genocide
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke would not play in Israel again, but guitarist Jonny Greenwood would
26 Oct
11.9k
Irish in the Áras
Irish will be working language in Áras an Uachtaráin during Catherine Connolly's term
26 Oct
16.4k
55
An Ghaeilge san Áras
Gaeilge le bheith ina teanga oibre san Áras le linn téarma Uachtaránachta Catherine Connolly
26 Oct
4.0k
6
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news to know as you start your day.
26 Oct
3.0k
podcast image
PodcastThe Candidate
A landslide for Connolly - but the story of this election is protest
38m
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: What spending three days in total darkness can do to the mind
26 Oct
8.9k
Flying colours
Designing a winning campaign: We spoke to the 26-year-old behind Catherine Connolly's graphics
26 Oct
17.4k
40
Thanks but no thanks
Why did so many people spoil their votes? We asked people and politicians in Jobstown
Irish politicians may need to do some soul-searching.
Updated 26 Oct
33.9k
111
spoiled votes
Taoiseach suggests referendum on changing 'restrictive' process for getting on presidential ballot
26 Oct
42.1k
107
Diversions
Here are today's road closures for the Dublin Marathon
26 Oct
21.5k
5
Mind the App
Opinion: The people of Dublin deserve a proper public transport app
Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum
26 Oct
10.9k
49
Analysis
Dumb move on mortgage interest relief shows how hard it is to stop ‘temporary’ spending
Paul O'Donoghue
26 Oct
29.1k
12
Looking Back
Four one-time Áras hopefuls on what they'd do differently if they could turn the clock back
What might have been? We caught up with Gareth Sheridan, Kieran McCarthy, Nick Delehanty and Joanna Donnelly.
26 Oct
11.6k
10
good morning
The clocks went back an hour last night - did you forget?
26 Oct
6.7k
15
ireland thinks
Should the President criticise the government? New poll shows why people voted the way they did
26 Oct
8.8k
24
done and dusted
Inside the campaign: 'I got 2,000 likes on a post about Catherine. That's when I knew it was big'
“The more hysterical Fine Gael got, the more presidential Catherine looked,” one TD told us.
Jane Matthews
26 Oct
28.3k
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Last month
October 2025
Premier League
Liverpool’s Premier League title defence in tatters after defeat at Brentford
The 42
25 Oct
14.5k
49
Candidate Candour
Quiz: Which presidential candidate said these quotes?
25 Oct
17.6k
24
Club GAA
Na Fianna crowned Dublin hurling champions again after snatching fairytale from Lucan
The 42
25 Oct
9.7k
10
As it happened
Catherine Connolly will be the 10th President of Ireland
The victory is one of historic proportions.
Updated 25 Oct
179k
235
Sponsored
Your guide to the Púca Halloween Festival 2025
DiscoverIreland.ie
Oct 25
Catch a gig
The High Kings, The 2 Johnnies, Block Rockin Beats & Groove Armada DJ set.
Have a laugh
The Swift Cultural Centre will act as the base for all things comedy.
Get into mischief
With the Samhain Fire lighting, fire shows, and Irish tales.
Sit back for a story
The Craicly Stories banquet wows at the Darnley Lodge Hotel.
How to get to the Púca Festival
Find out how to get there on public transport.
Plan your Púca
Get your tickets before they sell out.
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Reminder
It's that time of year again - the clocks are going back tonight!
25 Oct
10.1k
INVALID VOTES
Here’s how many people in your constituency spoiled their vote
25 Oct
46.8k
42
What Next
This election was a testing ground for left-wing parties ... but can they stay united?
Christina Finn
reports from Dublin Castle
Updated 25 Oct
8.4k
55
Historic win
How Catherine Connolly was able to beat the establishment and storm the presidency
A huge win but how did the Galway independent do it.
Rónán Duffy
25 Oct
7.6k
21
New boys
Turning it around? Manchester United beat Brighton for third win in a row
The 42
25 Oct
4.6k
new woman in the áras
Connolly pledges to 'shape a new republic' as she's elected president with largest vote ever
Connolly will be inaugurated next month.
Updated 25 Oct
36.7k
82
new boss
When does Michael D Higgins finish up and when will Catherine Connolly be inaugurated?
25 Oct
26.4k
11
Breakdown
How did your constituency vote? Here are the full results of the presidential election
How did Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys do in your constituency? And what about the spoiled votes?
25 Oct
55.9k
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