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Conor McGregor hails himself as the ‘champion warrior’ as he takes aim at presidential candidates
Conor McGregor
The MMA star is hunting for support ahead of next month's Presidential elections.
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Padraig Harrington answers Irish presidency question with impressive answer
Jim Gavin
After Jim Gavin put his name forward to succeed Michael D Higgins as the resident of Áras an Uachtaráin, and Conor McGregor has repeatedly put forward his manifesto as a potential candidate, has Padraig Harrington ever been interested or is he now interested in a role in politics?
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Jim Gavin sent warning by Joe Brolly over presidency bid
Jim Gavin
Jim Gavin looks increasingly likely to be Fianna Fail’s presidential election candidate
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Ollie Horgan funeral hears of his kindness and how he was 'unapologetically himself'
League of Ireland
President Michael D Higgins was among those to attend the funeral at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill, Co Galway
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Odds tumble on Jim Gavin becoming next President of Ireland after sustained gamble
Irish presidential election
It comes after Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirmed that he is endorsing Gavin's bid to run as the Fianna Fáil candidate in the forthcoming presidential election
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Jim Gavin backed for Irish presidency by Dublin GAA legend: 'He's just class'
Jim Gavin
John O’Leary insists his old pal has the class to be Ireland's next president
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Billy Kelleher actively looking at becoming Fianna Fail nominee for presidency
Irish presidential election
A source close to the Ireland South MEP said he was speaking to TDs and senators and was happy with the support he was receiving across the Fianna Fail parliamentary party
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Bookies split on Jim Gavin’s presidential election chances
Irish presidential election
The ex-Dublin manager, who was hugely instrumental in the changes made to Gaelic Football's rules this year, has seen his odds to succeed Michael D Higgins plummet with one leading bookmaker but remain static with another
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Jim Gavin for President: 'The next logical step' after dominating and then saving the game
Jim Gavin
Jim Gavin, the man who conquered Gaelic Football with Dublin and has now transformed the game, is being linked with a Fianna Fáil presedential bid.
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President Michael D Higgins condemns famine in Gaza City and calls for ‘urgent change’
Michael D Higgins
President Higgins said the declaration of famine will “sadly not surprise all of us who have been warning of this for some time”
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Ryan Tubridy responds to speculation he will run for the Irish Presidency
Ryan Tubridy
The former Late Late Show host has confirmed his future plans
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Kathryn Thomas endorses Daithi O'Se for President saying he is a 'man of the people'
Rose of Tralee
Daithi clarified his intentions on running for the Aras at this year's launch of the 65th Rose of Tralee International Festival.
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Michael D. Higgins insists attacks on Indian community are against Irish values
Michael D Higgins
It comes after India Day in Ireland was postponed following a "spate of violent attacks" on members of the community in recent months
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President Higgins mourns death of Mise Eire director George Morrison aged 102
Michael D Higgins
Mr Morrisson, who was best known for Mise Éire, died at the age of 102 years old.
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RTE Radio 1 star Sean Rocks described as 'loveable rogue' at his funeral mass
RTE
Mr Rocks died last Wednesday at the age of 64 after a brief illness
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Leaks, anonymous letters and smear campaigns - get set for the presidential election, the dirtiest in Irish politics
Irish presidential election
From Dana to David Norris to Brian Lenihan's "mature recollections" and Sean Gallagher's last-minute TV ambush, we look back at the controversial stories and scandals of the race for the Áras
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Sinn Féin 'concerned' at removal of President Michael D. Higgins portrait at Belfast City Hall
Michael D Higgins
The former Sinn Féin mayor of Belfast told the current DUP Mayor there "were certain things we felt were off-limits"
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Donal Skehan calls for Eurosong format to be scrapped as he attends first day of Bord Bia Bloom
Donal Skehan
Speaking on the first day of Bord Bia Bloom yesterday, Donal – who took part in the 2008 Eurosong contest to find Ireland’s entry – described Emmy not making it to the final as "tough", saying RTE are right to ask for the voting breakdown
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President Michael D Higgins rubs shoulders with soccer legend as he meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Michael D Higgins
Who would've thought they'd see the day when these two took a photo together?
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Annual Garda memorial day made ‘more poignant’ by recent killing of colleague Kevin Flatley
An Garda Siochana
49-year-old dad-of-two Garda Kevin Flatley died when he was struck by a motorbike at a speed checkpoint in Dublin last Sunday
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Michael D Higgins hits out at anti-Semitic accusation after Netanyahu criticism
Michael D Higgins
Speaking in Limerick, President Higgins said that language was being distorted as he refuted claims he was an "anti-Semitic liar"
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Michael D. Higgins criticises Israeli Prime Minister following Pope’s funeral
Michael D Higgins
Mr Netanyahu did not attend the funeral, with Israel being represented by its ambassador to the Holy See
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President Michael D Higgins visits body of Pope Francis in Vatican before funeral
Michael D Higgins
The Pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, will be laid to rest on Saturday
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President communicates 'appreciation of all of the people of Ireland' for life of Pope Francis as he arrives for funeral
Pope Francis
President Higgins said he is "pleased to communicate the appreciation of all of the people of Ireland" for the life of Pope Francis, whom he met on five occasions
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