Irish politics

Mary Lou Leaders Debate

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Mary Lou is trending on Twitter for 2 very different reasons

Will Sinn Féin still top the polls after last night's Leaders' Debate? If Twitter is anything to go…

By Grace McGettigan

children general election

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#GE20: Irish children weigh in on the upcoming General Election

With the 2020 General Election just days away, Irish politicians sat down with a group of children to…

By Grace McGettigan

divorce referendum

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The results of the divorce referendum ‘demonstrate kindness’

The constitutional referendum on divorce has been passed by an overwhelming majority at just over 82%, one of…

By Jennifer McShane

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Make sure to vote today and wear your I Voted sticker with pride

With a low turnout expected in this year's local and European elections, three Irish artists have designed bespoke…

By Edaein OConnell

Hawe

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Dáil calls for familicide research to be carried out following Hawe tragedy

Following the heartbreaking Prime Time programme 'Her Name is Clodagh' aired on Monday night, members of the Dáil…

By Jennifer McShane

Maria Walsh

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Former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh selected as MEP candidate for Fine Gael

Former Rose of Tralee winner Maria Walsh has formally been added to the Fine Gael ticket for the European…

By Jennifer McShane

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Social issues and referendums we can get behind, but politicians and political parties, not so much

Edaein O'Connell is a politically engaged young person but she does not identify with any political party. She…

By Edaein OConnell

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Seanad briefly suspended over ‘misogynistic’ remarks row

The Seanad was briefly suspended today after a heated row over whether remarks made by Fine Gael Senator and…

By Jennifer McShane

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Michael D Higgins inauguration: ‘We must challenge the denial of the irreducible rights of women’

Michael D Higgins has officially been inaugurated as the President of Ireland for the second time. After a presidential…

By Jennifer McShane

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‘Sparks of hope’: Mary Robinson’s Late Late Show appearance was the best thing about the week

It was with a heavy heart that many of us watched an extremely divisive 2018 Presidential Election Campaign.…

By Jennifer McShane

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Higgins vows to end ‘scourge of violence against women’ in moving acceptance speech

We knew from very early on yesterday morning that President Michael D Higgins would succeed in securing his second term…

By Jennifer McShane

President Michael D Higgins - eighth amendment

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Presidential election: Early tallies say Michael D Higgins set for second win

After what can only be described as a bizarre election campaign, the early tallies ahead of the official…

By Jennifer McShane