Sinn Féin delegates gather in Dublin believing their day has come
Party spokespeople presenting themselves as ministers-in-waiting, ready for power
Sinn Féin selects Liadh Ní Riada to run in Cork North-West in next general election
Former MEP says she is looking forward to challenging Fianna Fail and Fine Gael dominance in 3-seat constituency
Defence Forces ‘in crisis’, can not guarantee security of State, rally hears
Almost 1,500 retired Defence Forces members march in Cork to call for better pay
Three in four emigrants surveyed would have voted for Michael D Higgins
Irish Times Abroad ‘virtual vote’ shows 90% for Yes in blasphemy referendum
#dogsatpollingstations trends on Twitter as pooches visit the polls
Voters share pictures of their pets as they arrive to take part in election and referendum
Presidential election: Everything you need to know before voting
Q&A: What will the ballot papers look like and what will I be asked?
Presidential election: How would candidates handle ‘difficult’ Decade of Centenaries?
Next president will be at forefront of marking divisive events such as Partition, Civil War
Turnout in presidential election could be below 50%, Labour leader warns
Brendan Howlin says Sinn Féin candidate Liadh Ní Riada was ‘squirming’ in RTÉ debate on how much of her salary she takes
Miriam Lord: Clash between Coyote Casey and Talking Tea Cosy disappoints
Viewers of RTÉ presidential debate got an even-handed free for all
Gallagher changes mind and will take part in all remaining debates
All six presidential candidates will feature in RTÉ One’s ‘Prime Time’ debate tonight
Higgins faces more turbulence over use of Government jet
President ‘welcomes’ PSNI statement seen as challenging his claim of ‘security concerns’
President Higgins ‘not given to extravagancy’, FF leader says
Incumbent criticised over use of Government jet but holds huge poll lead as campaign nears end
DCU deportation protest, Michael Moore takes on Trump
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From Borat to O Brother, Where Art Thou?: The presidential candidates’ cultural lives
On My Culture Radar: We asked Peter Casey, Gavin Duffy, Joan Freeman, Seán Gallagher, Michael D Higgins and Liadh Ní Riada for their cultural picks
Miriam Lord: Higgins, informed and eloquent. Casey, a street fighter
It is lowest common denominator stuff, but Casey knows exactly what he is doing
Higgins holds huge poll lead over all rivals
Irish Times opinion poll: President set to be re-elected at his ease
Michael D Higgins set to be returned to Áras at a canter
The Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll analysis
The Irish Times view on the presidential election: Higgins holds his solid lead
In focusing on trivia, the challengers waste time they could be spending making a positive case for themselves
Michael D Higgins 54 points ahead in position that looks unassailable
President streets ahead of all challengers in Irish Times poll
Presidential debate: ‘I like the cut of that empty podium’s jib. It has a quiet dignity’
Patrick Freyne: You could argue that it would be better to run a Rose of Tralee-style pageant
Presidential debate focuses on spending in the Áras
Gallagher concerned at the ‘extravagance attached to the office’ Michael D Higgins
‘Sean Gallagher’s electrifying exercise in grand patriotic baloney’
Donald Clarke dishes out the star ratings for the presidential candidates’ one-minute pitches
Ní Riada vows to hold Oireachtas to account if elected president
Sinn Féin candidate tells supporters next great debate will be on a united Ireland
Up and running: Presidential candidates kick off their campaigns
Nominations for election closed at noon on Wednesday, with six names on ballot paper
Howlin suggests President Higgins will publish expenses
Labour leader says party will act as ‘ground troops’ in upcoming presidential election
Jailed women’s treatment illustrates Iran’s abuse of human rights
‘Courageous and respected’ Nasrin Sotoudeh has gone on hunger strike in Tehran prison
ESB urged to restore alluvial forest pathways after Storm Ophelia
MEP says public access to the Gearagh near Macroom in Co Cork must be restored
Brexit vote highlights need for Irish reunification, says SF MEP
Sinn Féin’s Liadh Ní Riada says having part of Ireland outside of the EU will ‘spell disaster’ for country
European Commission rejects claims English will not be EU language
‘Any change to EU language regime subject to vote of the Council,’ says Commission
Airline passenger data law a ‘bad deal’ for liberty of citizens
Sinn Féin MEPs and Nessa Childers to vote against legislation in European Parliament
After five years marching, Ballyhea says No more
Weekly protest in Co Cork parish ends against bank bailout
Fine Gael MEPs oppose anti-bullfighting law in vote
An amendment banning bullfighting subsidies was passed by the European Parliament
Sinn Féin MEPs abstain in vote on Russia resolution
Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan opposes motion saying EU ‘doesn’t have a clue’ on sovereignty
Two Irish MEPs have worst voting record in Parliament
Independents Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and Brian Crowley monitored by watchdog
MEPs to be lobbied on terms of reference for mother-and-baby homes commission
Inquiry should include all children ‘born out of wedlock since 1922 rather than institutions’
Marriage equality campaigners should not rely on political parties, says Lynch
Minister tells activists governments have patchy record in recent referendums
With new power for European Parliament comes scrutiny
Political groups will be judged by whether or not they deliver on promises
Adams rejects Taoiseach’s claim on anti-Government vote
Sinn Féin leader says rejection of Coalition parties was a real call for change
Fianna Fáil set to gain two extra seats in Wexford
FG fighting for a third seat with Independent Mary Farrell
Anti-austerity campaigners to picket Barroso conferring
Critics say UCC is endorsing austerity but others say honorary award will help university access vital EU funds
Coillte urged to clarify extent of larch disease in Gougane Barra
Plan to fell 16,000 trees due to fungus affecting Japanese Larch spurs concerns
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