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Politics
election fallout
Micheál Martin says it's 'not fair' to suggest he doesn't listen to Fianna Fáil backbenchers
Billionaire mindset
What Stripe's John Collison gets right - and wrong - about Ireland's infrastructure failures
A 2,500-word analysis by the tech billionaire has caused a stir in Irish political circles.
no whining
‘No one seemed terrified’: Jimmy Kimmel contrasts Irish election with US after holidaying here
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'Democracy includes the power to dissent': Our readers tell us why they spoiled their votes
More than 200,000 people spoiled their votes – a record high for an Irish election.
Tuesday
28 Oct 2025
St James’s Hospital
President Higgins has returned to Áras an Uachtaráin after two nights in hospital
by-election time
Runners and riders: Connolly's on her way to the Áras - so who might fill her Dáil seat?
Knives Out
'Frustration' among Fianna Fáil backbenchers as rebels eye up no-confidence motion in Taoiseach
council of europe
Hate speech 'widespread' in Ireland and legislation should be prioritised, report says
Monday
27 Oct 2025
North Strand Road
Man charged with assault and public order offences after Connolly canvasser incident
Gardaí responded to a report of an incident on Friday evening after a group of campaigners delivered leaflets on North Strand Road, Co Dublin.
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Irish Life
Oct 27
The Morning Lead
Government and Áras collision course? Taoiseach says he doesn't foresee any difficulties ahead
Taoiseach Micheál Martin believes all sides have the ‘maturity’ to deal with any issues that might arise.
Sunday
26 Oct 2025
Under Pressure
Trouble ahead? Why Connolly's victory ramps up the pressure on both Martin and Harris
A number of Fianna Fáilers are speaking about the future of the party leadership this weekend.
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.
next steps
Maria Steen says there's a big gap on Irish political right - but is unsure if she'll run again
Presidential Election
'Damning verdict' for Irish government: How foreign media has covered Catherine Connolly's win
Dublin
Man charged in connection with alleged assaults on two people canvassing with Mary Lou McDonald
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.
The Candidate
A landslide for Connolly - but the story of this election is protest
Between Fine Gael’s incoherent campaign and the truly remarkable scale of spoiled votes, this race was far more revealing that anyone expected.
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Flying colours
Designing a winning campaign: We spoke to the 26-year-old behind Catherine Connolly's graphics
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.
spoiled votes
Taoiseach suggests referendum on changing 'restrictive' process for getting on presidential ballot
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.
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.
Saturday
25 Oct 2025
As it happened
Liveblog
Catherine Connolly will be the 10th President of Ireland
The victory is one of historic proportions.
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.
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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