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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Martina Devlin: Unlike Michael D Higgins, not everyone has right stuff for the Aras - what serves party may not serve State

President Michael D Higgins signed and composed a typed 100th-birthday letter that conveyed reverence and underscored his serious commitment to office and the Irish people.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Fionnan Sheahan: As Sean Gallagher found out, scrutiny comes with the territory if you want to run for head of State

Controversies about a candidate's past political ties, disputed donations, and a televised 'tug of the braces' incident undermined Seán Gallagher and aided Michael D. Higgins.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'I'll do my best to have the place looking alright' - President Michael D Higgins won't comment on his successor

Higgins will move to Rahoon, continue projects on eliminating violence against women and travellers, recover from a stroke, and spend time with his grandchildren.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Edaein O'Connell: Break-ups are never easy - and the one we're facing in November will be brutal

Michael D Higgins has ruined us for other presidents
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Former MEP Mick Wallace won't rule out presidential bid - but 'certainly wouldn't run' if Catherine Connolly is on the ballot

Independent TD is the only candidate who could fill the presidential role like Michael D. Higgins.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Barry Andrews: What we need from the next president and why I won't be running for the Aras

The upcoming Irish presidential election is generating significant speculation about potential candidates and the future role of the presidency.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'It's a firm no from me' - GAA President Jarlath Burns again rules out Aras bid

Burns stated that 'I can confidently say that today [and] confirm it for you. I have another year of the GAA presidency to do and I would certainly not be in the mood to give that up to go for anything else.'
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The Indo Daily: Why does nobody want to become the next President of Ireland?

Many prominent Irish politicians do not wish to run for presidency, highlighting a trend of reluctance among well-known figures.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'A disgrace and a slander' - President Higgins on criticisms of Netanyahu's policies being labelled anti-Semitic

President Higgins calls for urgent action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and criticizes international inaction.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Tommy Tiernan says he'd be 'great on Liveline' but may not be able to balance it with the presidency

Tommy Tiernan dismisses presidential bid, praises Michael D. Higgins' presidency.
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