All the presidents of Ireland so far, ranked from nine to one
Each office holder has brought a particular emphasis and Michael D Higgins has followed suit
Mary McAleese
The most important trait in a presidential candidate? Vibes
Michael D and the two Marys were masters at it. I don’t want to be mean about this crop of candidates. But, you know
Presidential election: A short history of controversies and kerfuffles
Some presidential controversies have been faintly comic, others more serious
Heather Humphreys would bring this one vital quality to the role of president
The problem is, judging by her performance in this week’s television debate, she doesn’t believe in herself
President Michael D Higgins spoke truth to the powerless as well as the powerful
His prolific speeches and writings are a highlight of his two-term presidency
Irish unification can offer ‘new rising tide of energy and momentum’, McAleese says
Former president of Ireland spoke at launch of book on unity by the Belfast-based writer Ben Collins
The presidential election needs a candidate I wouldn’t vote for: Maria Steen
There are still a lot of orthodox Irish Catholics and people of other faiths who share their views on issues like abortion, homosexuality, gender and marriage
Ireland’s longest-serving bishop announces his retirement
Bishop Paul Colton’s tenure as Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross the longest since 1617
Seán Moran: After nearly a century, has the time come for a GAA President of Ireland?
The association has never impacted on the Áras to the same extent as on the Dáil and Seanad
Interest in Jim Gavin says little for Micheál Martin’s faith in his party colleagues
It’s odd that the once-dominant Fianna Fáil lacks an electable politician or former politician embodying its core beliefs
Pope Leo targeted Maga money in early days as pontiff, says Mary McAleese
Former president dubs Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days `more Benedict than Francis’
McAleese was ‘extremely generous’ with time she gave to British, newly released UK papers show
Then president was at ‘her frank and engaging best’ in a 2001 meeting, British ambassador reported
The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s
The argument that the role of president is devoid of real power is an odd perspective to cling to after 35 consecutive years of radical presidencies
As Europe risks fracturing, the message of St Columbanus needs to be heard again
Rite & Reason: As Pope Leo XIV has reminded us, the Irish missionary’s perspective is as relevant now as it was more than 14 centuries ago
‘It makes us look like Neanderthals’: UDA leader laments loyalist street violence but sees role for ‘paramilitary influence’
The complete disbandment of loyalist paramilitaries would leave a dangerous vacuum, argues Jackie McDonald
Race for the Áras: Mike Ryan and Bertie Ahern among names circulating but parties wary of ‘knee-jerk’ selection
Irish presidential election campaign momentum hits doldrums amid fears of chilling effect on prospective candidates of personalised attacks
Fianna Fáil sounds out possible presidential runners, but may not nominate candidate, says Micheál Martin
Political parties no longer have ‘own entitlement’ to the presidency, says Taoiseach
‘Dublin city centre is turning into an unadulterated kip’: Joe Duffy’s Liveline highlights
The veteran presenter was always adept at tapping into his audience’s concerns. People talked to Joe, after all
So far nobody wants the Presidency and its quarter-of-a-million euro salary. Why?
Campaign savagery proves the system works because it weeds out the inexperienced, self-deluded and fantasists
TV guide: Love Island, Not Going Out and the other best things to watch this week
TV highlights for June 8th-13th, including From that Small Island – the Story of the Irish and Fubar
TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight
May 11th-16th: including Legacy, Elsbeth, and the Eurovision semi-finals
Mary McAleese is right to call out Catholic Church over its exclusion of women from ordination
Former President of Ireland has a solid grounding in pointing out flawed arguments
Michael McDowell ‘a man with a fearsome devotion’ to Ireland, says ex-president Mary McAleese
Tribute paid to former minister for justice and attorney general on launch of The Definite Article – a collection of his Irish Times columns
De Valera’s condolences on the death of Hitler continue to provoke 80 years on
Notorious second World War incident is still cited today by those critical of Ireland
Death of Pope Francis: Derek Mooney leads RTÉ’s coverage to intermittently jaw-dropping effect
Radio: The shocked host sounds vaguely peeved at the disruption to his wildlife special
Pope Francis put women on a pedestal, where they could do no harm
In many ways, Francis was a good and unpretentious man who eschewed personal pomp. But he did little to advance the position of women in the Catholic Church
Mary Hanafin ‘open to conversation’ with Fianna Fáil on presidential run
Former minister for education and Dún Laoghaire TD says the decision will ultimately be up to Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Happy birthday, Mr President. Like Ireland, you’re not perfect but you broke the mould
Had AI been asked to choose the ideal candidate for the Park, the Bull McCabe would have stood a better chance than an ex-Hot Press columnist with hippy ideas and bloated vowels
The Irish are a nation of storytellers, and our president is the storyteller-in-chief
Has the story we wish to hear about ourselves changed? This coming presidential election will tell us
Trinity College Dublin celebrates renaming former Berkeley library after poet Eavan Boland
Trinity Chancellor Mary McAleese said move was part of dealing with ‘colonial legacies’
Shaping the Century: 25 brilliant Irish women in 2025
This century has brought us many landmark moments, provided by remarkable Irish women who are an inspiration to others
Séamas O’Reilly: ‘My little boy is the same age now as I was when my mother died’
Conversations with Parents podcast with Jen Hogan
Well, Holy God by Patsy McGarry: An eternal life as a religious correspondent in turbulent times for Irish Catholicism
McGarry is notably fair to all sides, despite him often being perceived by many insiders as a liberal crusader intent on damaging the Catholic Church
Irish First Ladies and First Gentlemen, 1919-2011 by Bernadette Whelan: All the presidents’ spouses
An informative and eminently readable work about an undefined but important role in Irish public life
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