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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Disputes, footballs and ‘smear’ claims – Irish presidential election highlights

Here’s a look at some of the standout moments of the campaign

The Independent UK

High spirits from candidates on last day of presidential campaign

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly has a lead over Fine Gael hopeful Heather Humphreys in the opinion polls.

Evening Standard

Catherine Connolly: the outspoken leftwinger set to be Ireland’s next president

Independent candidate’s smooth campaign has enthused younger voters but views on Nato and Hamas may concern European allies

The Guardian - UK

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Latest poll points to commanding Connolly victory in Irish presidential race

The left wing independent TD has a 19 percentage point lead over Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, according to the Business Post/Red C poll.

Evening Standard

Connolly and Humphreys make late push for votes in presidential campaign

Voters will go to the polls on Friday to elect a successor to Michael D Higgins as president of Ireland.

Evening Standard

Humphreys and Connolly make pitch to voters in final presidential TV debate

Voters go to the polls on Friday to elect the next president of Ireland.

Evening Standard

‘It hasn’t inspired’: turnout concerns grow close to Ireland’s presidential election

High rate of spoilt ballots also probable as poll shows 49% of voters do not feel represented by either candidate

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Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

The Tanaiste’s comments came after Fine Gael candidate for the Irish presidency suggested a Stormont parliament could be retained in a united Ireland.

Evening Standard

Stormont could be retained in united Ireland, says Heather Humphreys

Rival presidential candidate Catherine Connolly accused the Irish government of not doing enough to plan for constitutional change on the island.

Evening Standard

A Protestant candidate has added a twist to Ireland’s presidential race

Ireland will elect a new president on October 24. But not all Irish people will get to vote. Residents of Northern Ireland are not eligible. A Northern Irish candidate can stand in the election – indeed, the Belfast-born Mary McAleese served as president from 1997-2011 – but not vote for…

The Conversation

Connolly warns of ‘politics of fear’ as Humphreys says rival ‘insulted allies’

Catherine Connolly said Fine Gael was ‘worried’ while Heather Humphreys said she was not being ‘nasty’ in asking ‘simple’ questions.

Evening Standard

Connolly ahead of Humphreys in opinion polls as they gear up for on-air debate

A Business Post/Red C poll indicates that Catherine Connolly is on 36% and Heather Humphreys is on 25%.

Evening Standard

Connolly hits back at Humphreys in radio debate over ‘scurrilous’ claim

The two presidential candidates were quizzed about their past records and plans for the presidency during the debate on RTE Radio 1.

Evening Standard

Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin withdraws from Irish presidential race

Election becomes unpredictable two-horse contest after political novice quits over debt revelations

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Evening Standard

Gavin withdrawal from presidential race ‘right decision’ – Fianna Fail ministers

Minister Jack Chambers said a ‘clear contradiction’ emerged in relation to Jim Gavin’s account of payments due to a former tenant.

Evening Standard

Presidential race now ‘clear choice’ between Government and Opposition, TD says

Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin announced he would be withdrawing from the race after acknowledging he had ‘made a mistake’.

Evening Standard

Jim Gavin drops out of Irish presidential race after ‘mistake’

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said Mr Gavin made the correct decision.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Ireland’s presidential election: a contest with consequences

Editorial: Since 1990, the heads of state of Britain’s closest neighbour have played important soft power roles. This needs to continue

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The Guardian - UK

Irish presidential election candidates confirmed as three-way race begins

Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin and leftwing independent Catherine Connolly in running for job

Evening Standard

Three-way race for Irish presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out

Voting day is on October 24.

Evening Standard

Humphreys’ treatment shows unionists not welcome in united Ireland – Robinson

Gavin Robinson predicted that there would be no constitutional change to Northern Ireland’s status in his lifetime.

The Guardian - UK

Conor McGregor pulls out of Ireland’s presidential race

Former mixed martial arts fighter had vowed to curb immigration to shore up ‘Irish culture’ and give power ‘back to the people’

The Independent UK

Florida man who killed 2 women set for lethal injection next month, extending execution record

A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond in 1996 is scheduled to be put to death in October under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who continues to set a record pace for executions

Evening Standard

Humphreys calls Gaza situation ‘horrific’ as she launches presidential bid

The Fine Gael candidate held the launch event in her home county of Monaghan.

Evening Standard

Heather Humphreys launches presidential bid in Monaghan

She said the three pillars to her campaign are community, unity and opportunity.

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