Catherine Connolly campaign will not remove campaign video that used Michael D Higgins clip without permission
Catherine Connolly's campaign video uses clips of President Michael D. Higgins, Mary Robinson, and Mary McAleese without permission and will not be removed.
The Guardian view on Ireland's presidential election: a contest with consequences | Editorial
Ireland will elect a successor to Michael D Higgins next month, with party-backed candidates limiting electoral diversity and shaping the October 24 contest.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.'