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Michael D Higgins confirms intention to seek second term as president

MICHAEL D Higgins has confirmed that he will seek a second term as President of Ireland. In a statement this Tuesday, ending months of speculation, President Higgins said he “wishes to confirm that he will be offering himself as an independent ...

10 Jul 2018 at 11:20

National News

'I could be a voice of the Irish people' - Michael Flatley dances around bid for presidency

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley has not ruled out seeking a nomination to become Ireland’s next president. An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October, as it must take place in the 60 days before ...

19 Jul 2025 at 14:31

National News

EXPLAINER: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 presidential election

Ireland is gearing up for a historic ballot this autumn, as the nation gets ready to choose a new President. The beloved and treasured Michael D Higgins will be stepping down from his integral role after a monumental run since he was ...

03 Sept 2025 at 17:17

National News

Conor McGregor pulls the plug on Irish presidential bid but vows it's 'not the end'

Conor McGregor has withdrawn from the Irish presidential election, bringing an abrupt end to a short but high-profile campaign that had dominated headlines in recent weeks. The former UFC champion confirmed the news in a lengthy ...

15 Sept 2025 at 07:54

National News

President summons Council of State over Defence Bill

Ireland’s President Michael D Higgins has called for a meeting of his advisory body to discuss the constitutionality of the Government’s Defence Bill. The Council of State will meet on Monday afternoon to discuss whether the ...

12 Jul 2024 at 20:24

Basketball

Limerick Celtics celebrate first Presidents’ National Cup success

A FOURTH quarter flourish helped Limerick Celtics defeat ND Portlaoise Panthers 72-60 and lift the Presidents’ National Cup for the first time. These two sides came into the game at the National Basketball Arena with ...

19 Jan 2025 at 09:28

National News

President Higgins inspires Ireland U20s squad as they chase rugby glory in World Championship Final

PRESIDENT Michael D. Higgins of Ireland has conveyed his well wishes to the Ireland U20s Squad in a letter, ahead of their World Rugby U20 Championship Final against France in Cape Town this Friday. In the letter ...

14 Jul 2023 at 12:35

National News

'The goalposts have changed': Sean Kelly to 'reconsider' presidential bid

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly has confirmed that he will "reconsider" running for President of Ireland following the withdrawal of the party's candidate from the race. Speaking to The Anton Savage Show on Newstalk ...

16 Aug 2025 at 13:13

Sport

President Michael D Higgins extends best wishes to Treaty United

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has extended best wishes to Limerick's Treaty United at the start of the new SSE Airtricity League and Women's National League seasons. Avid soccer fan President Higgins ...

30 Mar 2021 at 09:38

National News

EXPLAINER: How to view Pope Francis' wake from Ireland

A huge gathering of the Catholic faithful will come together to grieve the loss of Pope Francis in the coming days, followed by the secretive and potentially lengthy process of cardinals choosing ...

23 Apr 2025 at 11:06

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: President Higgins casts his vote on referendum day!

Courtesy of Maxwell Photography USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES Voting is underway at polling stations across the country on the constitutional referendums on Family and Care. ...

08 Mar 2024 at 12:51

Sport

Limerick man Gary MacMahon wins prestigious Irish Sailing President’s Award

LIMERICK man Gary MacMahon, of the Ilen Project, won the prestigious 2019 Irish Sailing President’s Award in a virtual award ceremony on Saturday night. To avoid bringing together a crowd, ...

23 Mar 2020 at 16:33

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