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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Where did it all go wrong for Fine Gael's much-loved Heather Humphreys?

Heather Humphreys withdrew from the general election, citing advancing age, despite being known as warm and gregarious, with those traits less visible during her campaign.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Catherine Connolly poised to win presidency as count gets under way in Dublin Castle

Heather Humphreys' chances are believed to have been dented by low turnout
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
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Catherine Connolly responds to pictures of her with militia leader linked to war crimes in Syria; Harris insists Humphreys can still win

fromIndependent
1 month ago
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The phoney war is over and the real campaign begins - here are seven things we have learnt so far in this presidential election

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
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Catherine Connolly responds to pictures of her with militia leader linked to war crimes in Syria; Harris insists Humphreys can still win

fromIndependent
1 month ago
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The phoney war is over and the real campaign begins - here are seven things we have learnt so far in this presidential election

fromIndependent
4 days ago

Poll shows young voters will elect Catherine Connolly president of Ireland - if they are motivated to vote

Rival Heather Humphreys trailing behind in pre-election poll, but over-65s back her Young voters are on course to send Catherine Connolly to Áras an Uachtaráin if they turn out at the polls today. New polling data shows the Galway woman has a massive lead over her rival among voters under 34. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news
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fromIndependent
5 days ago

David Farrell: Here's why Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys are not so different after all

VoteSmart responses reveal clear policy differences between Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly, while repetitive campaign coverage leaves voters poorly served.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago
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Nine former presidents of IFA issue letter calling on farmers to vote for Heather Humphreys

fromIndependent
1 month ago
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'Unfortunately the ball didn't bounce in my favour' - Sean Kelly withdraws from Fine Gael presidential race

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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Heather Humphreys to be Fine Gael's candidate for Aras after endorsement blitz puts her on brink of nomination

Heather Humphreys will be Fine Gael's presidential candidate after widespread endorsements made MEP Seán Kelly's nomination virtually impossible.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Helen McEntee joins senior Fine Gael figures backing Heather Humphreys as she leads Sean Kelly in presidency bid

Heather Humphreys' support has grown significantly following her announcement to seek Fine Gael presidential nomination.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
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Nine former presidents of IFA issue letter calling on farmers to vote for Heather Humphreys

fromIndependent
1 month ago
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'Unfortunately the ball didn't bounce in my favour' - Sean Kelly withdraws from Fine Gael presidential race

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: Presidential predictions - What to expect in the final 72 hours

As we enter the final days of campaigning, the race for the Áras is turning nasty. Can Catherine Connoly hold her lead or will Heather Humphreys make a late burst for home? And what can we expect from the final 72 hours of the 2025 Presidential Election? Today on the Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by John Downing and Tabitha Monahan from the Irish Independent's political team to parse, peruse and predict what's in store in the home stretch of the Áras race.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Senan Molony: 'President for All' image is chucked out the window as Heather Humphreys makes desperate pivot

Heather Humphreys' campaign shifted from nonpartisan, soft-launch branding to active Fine Gael management, signaling a clear partisan rebranding in the final campaign week.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago
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From the Occupied Territories Bill to animal welfare, what is Heather Humphreys' record on divisive issues while she was in government?

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Heather Humphreys promises to go to the Gaeltacht and learn Irish if elected president

Heather Humphreys pledged to learn Irish and visit the Gaeltacht if elected president and was confirmed as Fine Gael's nominee after Seán Kelly withdrew.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
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Mary Regan: Over before it begins? Momentum for Heather Humphreys leaves Sean Kelly facing uphill battle for Fine Gael nomination

Internal party divisions will cause delays in presidential campaign preparations.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
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From the Occupied Territories Bill to animal welfare, what is Heather Humphreys' record on divisive issues while she was in government?

fromIndependent
2 months ago
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Mary Regan: Over before it begins? Momentum for Heather Humphreys leaves Sean Kelly facing uphill battle for Fine Gael nomination

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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Dragons' Den star Sean Gallagher tries adding fizz on the Humphreys campaign trail

Seán Gallagher unexpectedly appeared at Blanchardstown Shopping Centre as Heather Humphreys arrived, attempting to inject urgency into her Fine Gael campaign before it heads west.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago
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Eilis O'Hanlon: Catherine Connolly's imminent win should be a wake-up call - but it won't be heeded

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Senan Molony: Heather Humphreys must believe in the story of the tortoise and the hare to realise presidential dream

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
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Catherine Connolly could beat Mary Lou McDonald for the Aras, says Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy believes Catherine Connolly can win the presidency, with Heather Humphreys' Fine Gael association likely to hinder her prospects.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
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The Sunday Independent's View: Current line-up demands we reset our expectations of the presidency

Irish political issues are largely beyond the president's influence, regardless of who wins.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
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Eilis O'Hanlon: Catherine Connolly's imminent win should be a wake-up call - but it won't be heeded

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Senan Molony: Heather Humphreys must believe in the story of the tortoise and the hare to realise presidential dream

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fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I wouldn't run for the Aras - why would you put yourself forward for that abuse?' says Daniel O'Donnell as he reveals who has his vote

Daniel O'Donnell will vote for Heather Humphreys and believes the presidential election should have been cancelled due to limited candidate choice.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Businessman and former Dragon's Den star Sean Gallagher calls on 'friends in Fianna Fail' to back Heather Humphreys

I knew Heather a very long time as a TD but also across her various ministerial portfolios, especially during her time in Enterprise, where I witnessed first-hand how she represented Ireland at home and abroad with great distinction," Mr Gallagher added.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

John Downing: Lacklustre Aras race shows that how we pick a president is failing us

Voter apathy around Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys risks record-low presidential election turnout amid dissatisfaction with government on housing and health.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I will defend myself, absolutely' - Heather Humphreys vows to fight defamation 'stunt' by TD Paul Murphy

Heather Humphreys will fight a defamation action by Paul Murphy, calling the legal move a 'stunt' and labeling it 'campaign tactics'.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Heather Humphreys was headline act at charity event now being probed by gardai

Fine Gael presidential candidate not accused of wrongdoing Garda criminal probe into organiser as some cheques paid to charities Defamation laws prevent details of incident being disclosed
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Senan Molony: Heather Humphreys must believe in the story of the tortoise and the hare to realise presidential dream

Catherine Connolly currently leads the presidential race after entering first, with under two weeks remaining until the vote.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Mary Regan: Fear or smear? Gloves come off in presidential contest as race moves into decisive stage

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2 weeks ago
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Catherine Connolly claims Ivan Yates' smear remarks 'exposes, without hesitation, what Fine Gael are up to'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Mary Regan: Fear or smear? Gloves come off in presidential contest as race moves into decisive stage

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2 weeks ago
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Catherine Connolly claims Ivan Yates' smear remarks 'exposes, without hesitation, what Fine Gael are up to'

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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
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Kevin Cunningham: Excluding Jim Gavin from poll results shows it's all to play for in race for presidency

fromIndependent
1 month ago
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Jim Gavin to become card-carrying Fianna Fail member as he extends lead in party presidential race

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
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Kevin Cunningham: Excluding Jim Gavin from poll results shows it's all to play for in race for presidency

fromIndependent
1 month ago
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Jim Gavin to become card-carrying Fianna Fail member as he extends lead in party presidential race

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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
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Humphreys wakes up, Gavin gets his cue card and Connolly forges ahead - winners and losers in latest presidential debate

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
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Connolly's challenges, Gavin's strange strategies and Humphreys finds her voice: Winners and losers from latest presidential debate

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
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Winners and losers of the first presidential debate: Connolly by a whisker as Gavin flails and Heather hugs the fence

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
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Winners and losers of the first presidential debate: Connolly by a whisker as Gavin flails and Heather hugs the fence

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
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Humphreys wakes up, Gavin gets his cue card and Connolly forges ahead - winners and losers in latest presidential debate

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
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Connolly's challenges, Gavin's strange strategies and Humphreys finds her voice: Winners and losers from latest presidential debate

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
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Winners and losers of the first presidential debate: Connolly by a whisker as Gavin flails and Heather hugs the fence

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
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Winners and losers of the first presidential debate: Connolly by a whisker as Gavin flails and Heather hugs the fence

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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Eilis O'Hanlon: Catherine Connolly is surging ahead in the presidential race because her rivals stand for nothing

Jim Gavin's support appears weak as only 5% of respondents judged him the winner of the first presidential debate; Heather Humphreys received 6%.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Heather Humphreys insists she supported new drink driving laws in 2017 despite Shane Ross claims

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fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Senan Molony: Connolly by a whisker as Gavin flails and Heather hugs the fence in first presidential debate

The first televised Áras debate featured clichéd, uninspiring performances, with Heather Humphreys aiming for a pleasant, nonconfrontational appearance.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Heather Humphreys promises to go to the Gaeltacht and learn Irish if elected president

Former Social Protection Minister also said scrapped green paper on reform of disability payments was only ever a consultation document Former Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has promised to head to the Gaeltacht and learn Irish if she is elected president. On Tuesday, Ms Humphreys was confirmed as Fine Gael's nominee to enter the race for the Áras following MEP Seán Kelly's withdrawal from the party's internal contest.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Heather Humphreys on verge of running for presidency

Heather Humphreys is gaining support for a potential presidential run, including backing from Independent TDs.
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