Tag Archives: Aontú

With President Michael D. Higgins’ 14-year tenure set to end on 11 November, the race to become Ireland’s next head of state is starting to gather momentum—though it has yet to fully capture public attention. A late October polling date is being considered, meaning the campaign is expected to intensify in early autumn, with a short but potentially high-stakes run …

Former European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has been officially named as Fine Gael’s nominee for the upcoming Irish presidential election. With no other names put forward by the party before the close of nominations this afternoon, her candidacy will now move to ratification in September. Independent TD Catherine Connolly Expected to Announce Candidacy Meanwhile, Independent TD Catherine Connolly is preparing to …