Irish unity a ‘foregone conclusion’, says Catherine Connolly – The Irish Times
Catherine Connolly has told a meeting of Sinn Féin members in Dublin she believes a united Ireland is…
Irish businessman who smeared Jim Gavin was convicted of violent assault of fisheries officer – The Irish Times
An Irish businessman who has engaged in a smear campaign against presidential candidate Jim Gavin was previously charged,…
Maria Steen reflects on failed bid for presidency – The Irish Times
In the soft luxury of the high-ceilinged lounge in an ornate south Dublin hotel sits Maria Steen, reflecting…
Maria Steen and Michael McDowell clash over failed presidential bid – The Irish Times
One-time referendum campaign allies Maria Steen and Michael McDowell have clashed over the circumstances that led to her…
Áras hopeful Jim Gavin did not know about abuse of female officers in Defence Forces
Presidential hopeful Jim Gavin has said he would have acted immediately on any allegation of a soldier being…
The campaign teams behind the Irish presidential election candidates – The Irish Times
Following the failure of Independent contenders Gareth Sheridan and Maria Steen to secure nominations for the presidential election,…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin rejects change to presidential nominations after Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan cry foul
Independent Ireland calls for referendum on process The Taoiseach has rejected change to presidential nominations after Maria Steen…
Maria Steen protests being shut out of presidential race after nominations shortfall – The Irish Times
Conservative campaigner Maria Steen has complained of being shut out of the presidential election after her bid to…
Academic seeks to challenge ‘unlawful’ nomination process for presidential election – The Irish Times
An academic who failed to be nominated to contest the presidential election has applied for permission to bring…
Maria Steen criticises ‘oppressive’ political consensus after failing to secure nomination – The Irish Times
Main Points Maria Steen secured 18 nominations from members of the Oireachtas, two short of the 20 required,…
Catherine Connolly’s Áras campaign stalls on thorny question of Hamas – The Irish Times
Safe to say, when you’re clarifying your position on Hamas, you are probably not having a good day…
This story involving Mary Robinson and a historical wrong made me smile, so I thought I’d share it – The Irish Times
I heard the story at a dinner with women friends. The six of us gather over good food,…