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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 · Oct 23, 2025

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 · Oct 22, 2025

Ireland’s presidential election race now down to two women

Voters across the Republic of Ireland will head to the polls on October 24 to elect a new head of state to replace Michael D. Higgins. His replacement will be Ireland’s tenth president since the role of president was established in the 1937 constitution.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2025

Micheal Martin apologises to Fianna Fail TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal

The Fianna Fail parliamentary party met in private on Wednesday night after Mr Gavin’s dramatic withdrawal.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Former tenant who claims Jim Gavin owes him 3,300 euros ‘feels sorry’ for him

The tenant who made the allegations against Mr Gavin, Niall Donald, claimed Fianna Fail had been aware of the story for weeks.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Bertie Ahern presidential bid would have been ‘bruising’ for him, says Martin

The Taoiseach was speaking after Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin withdrew from the contest.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Martin determined to continue as Fianna Fail leader after Gavin exit

Micheal Martin said it is his intention to continue leading Fianna Fail, after the party’s presidential candidate dramatically withdrew from the race.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin withdraws from Irish presidential race

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

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 · Oct 6, 2025

Outcry over shock withdrawal of Irish presidential candidate

Billy Kelleher, who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail nomination, called his selection a ‘serious miscalculation’

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025