Jim Gavin survives gate-gate as mystery over Sinn Féin’s presidential endorsement deepens
Michael D Higgins and Irish Government were at odds again in the week where the Dáil returned
Michael D Higgins
What happens if a president is elected on a mandate to oppose the Government?
Legislation to remove the triple lock will come before the Dáil in the near future. If Catherine Connolly was president, there could be a potential showdown
Next stop, Antarctica: ‘Van Diemen’s Land’ and its many historical Irish connections
It is the smallest of the Australian states, with a population of just under 600,000
Government accused of acting as if all is ‘rosy’ while consumers are ‘hammered’ by soaring prices
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty cited rents, student fees and property prices as problems faced by workers
Government pushes back at Michael D Higgins comments on US and Israel’s UN participation
Government policy is to work through multilateral organisations like the UN and EU
Politicians, punters and even some agriculture: The Ploughing in pictures
More than 78,000 attend day one of event in Co Offaly on Tuesday
President says Israeli counterpart misled him on Irish aid being delivered to Gaza
Michael D Higgins believes Israel and those who support it with armaments should be excluded from United Nations
Presidential election: Several councils close off route to nomination for Independents
Conservative campaigner Maria Steen tells Dublin City Council she can be a ‘unifying president’
Nicky Ryan, producer behind Enya’s global success, dies aged 79
Nicky Ryan and his wife Roma helped Enya to become a hugely successful recording artist in 1980s and 1990s
‘Inspirational’ human rights lawyer Conor Gearty dies aged 67
President Michael D Higgins leads tributes for Longford-born law professor and author
Deirdre Ní Choistín: ‘When TG4 was established, people said this is a waste of money’
Deirdre Ní Choistín, árd stiúrthóir of TG4, says the station is a key part of the current revival of the Irish language
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown councillors vote not to nominate presidential candidate
South Dublin and Fingal county councils to hold meetings this week to hear from prospective contenders
The presidential election needs a candidate I wouldn’t vote for: Maria Steen
There are still a lot of orthodox Irish Catholics and people of other faiths who share their views on issues like abortion, homosexuality, gender and marriage
Since everyone we can agree on has already been president, or is dead, I’ve got an idea
Since everyone we can agree on has already been president, or is dead, I’ve got an idea
After an unsettled week, Joanna Donnelly has an outbreak of sense
Plus: What Michael D Higgins really thinks about Bob Geldof, celeb spotting and some Irish thought leadership
Presidential election: Michael Flatley and Joanna Donnelly say they will not seek nominations
Former Met Éireann forecaster says she was ‘wholly unprepared’ to enter the campaign
Michael D Higgins’s poetry album Against All Certainty: To hell with policy wonks for president, get a few bards
The President takes us back to an era of scarcity, warmth and unspoken love
Presidential election: Heather Humphreys hoping for ‘good clean campaign’
The Fine Gael candidate aims to be ‘a unifying force who brings people together and builds bridges’
Heather Humphreys profile: Popular Fine Gael matriarch is no stranger to controversy but has broad appeal
Monaghan Presbyterian’s work as minister for rural and community development seen as her greatest strength as presidential candidate
Presidential election: Jim O’Callaghan backs Jim Gavin to be Fianna Fáil candidate
Minister for Justice says former Dublin GAA manager would be ‘uniquely qualified’ to succeed Michael D Higgins
Event Guide: Michael D Higgins, Michael McIntyre and other best things to do in Ireland this week
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The Irish Times view on the presidential election: campaign must give space for ideas to breathe
What we need for this campaign are new narratives of presidential purpose - not to pretend that presidents can encroach on the policy domain
‘If we get on the ballot, I won’t come last’: Nick Delehanty launches presidential campaign
Dog daycare businessman, who is critic of asylum spending, hoping to make case to county councils for nomination
Local authorities are ready to listen to presidential hopefuls. Don’t discount this route
Councillors are less partisan than their Dáil colleagues and take this national responsibility seriously
President Michael D Higgins says Gaza is tragic period of world history
‘You can’t use the genocide that is taking place as a distraction from the neglected political issues’
Ireland is turning into chief ‘finger wagger’ on the world stage
It’s doubtful anyone is willing to listen to our lectures on affairs of international morality
Scaled-back India Independence Day celebration in Dublin after spate of attacks
Indian celebrations acknowledge similarities with Irish history after independence from British
Presidential election: Heather Humphreys giving ‘very serious’ thought to running for Fine Gael
National executive member Regina Doherty says there should be a contest between former minister and MEP Seán Kelly if both wish to run
Dáil clerk job up for grabs with a salary of just under €250,000
Overheard: Tourism bosses see upside of Norman invasion and Michael Flatley lets flute do the talking amid Áras speculation
Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon: A candid, engaging memoir, although I’m not sure about her take on Irish reunification
Scotland’s former first minister is scathing about Alex Salmond, and praises Michael D Higgins and Martin McGuinness
Nicola Sturgeon on Leo Varadkar’s shyness, Enda Kenny’s charm and Martin McGuinness’s bear hugs
The former Scottish National Party leader talks politics, life, love, pain and her new autobiography
Mel Gibson: ‘I’ve still got the Irish passport... I think I understand the quirky nature of the Irish mind’
Veteran filmmaker is in Trim, Co Meath, for the 30th anniversary of Braveheart, which he directed and starred in
Why would 35-year-old CEO Gareth Sheridan want to be entombed in the Áras for seven years?
Nutriband is on track to become a billion-dollar business, while the presidency is a ceremonial role
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