Two hopefuls have announced their intention to seek Fine Gael’s nomination for president.

Mairead McGuinness said she made the 'very difficult decision' to stand down following a stay in hospital last week.

Recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland should be ‘unequivocally condemned’, the President has said.

Established political figures like Catherine Connolly and Mairead McGuinness are lining up alongside unconventional candidates to succeed outgoing President Michael D Higgins.

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.

Anne last visited the Áras an Uachtaráin in 2004

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Mr Higgins wrote to the Arraiolos Group, an informal organisation representing presidents of EU countries which meets once a year.

The choreographer’s plans emerged during a High Court case.

The album will be released on September 5th.

Independent Galway TD Catherine Connolly is expected to announce her intention to run for the presidency on Wednesday.

Independent Galway TD Catherine Connolly has already received the backing of the Social Democrats and People Before Profit.

Ceremonies took place across Ireland to remember those who died in wars or in service.

Organisers said there were more than 12,000 people marching in the annual parade.

In his last year as president, Michael D Higgins offered his warmest greetings to all those marking Pride 2025.

Mr Higgins said there is an active campaign against Ireland in the United States.

The Northern Ireland Assembly backed a motion in May calling for all Irish citizens on the island to have the vote.

Garda Kevin Flatley was killed while on duty last weekend.

Irish premier Micheal Martin and Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill have also congratulated the new pontiff.

President Higgins has criticised Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu while commenting on the gathering of world leaders at the Pope’s funeral

Political leaders across the island of Ireland have reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis after attending his funeral on Saturday.

The Sinn Fein vice president has cut short a family holiday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.

The people of Ireland have ‘appreciation’ for the life of the late pontiff, Michael D Higgins has said.

She told the Irish Times she will not be seeking the Fine Gael nomination to replace Michael D. Higgins.

The President said he hopes the next pope will build on the steps Francis was able to take.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Pope held a ‘special place in the hearts of Irish people’

The president was remembering those who died in the 1916 armed rebellion.

At least one local authority has convened a meeting to discuss how to respond if McGregor seeks its nomination

Ms McDonald raised the prospect of her party potentially backing an independent candidate backed by other left-leaning parties.

Micheál Martin said he was focused on his work as Taoiseach

The acclaimed Belfast poet died last month aged 85.

Emma Little-Pengelly said the President was ‘absolutely wrong’ to raise the issues at the annual Holocaust memorial event

Protesters were removed from the memorial event during an address by Michael D Higgins on Sunday.

Michael D Higgins emphasised the importance of education to build a peaceful future

Mr Longley died at the age of 85 after winning world-wide renown for his writing.

Candidates from outside the world of politics include GAA President Jarlath Burns (16/1) and RTÉ presenter Miriam O’Callaghan (20/1).

The Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll saw a list of 14 potential presidential candidates put to the public with the question: 'Which of the following would you vote for in an Irish Presidential election in 2025?'

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After the 2024 general election, Irish people will go to the polls again in 2025 to elect the next president

Michael D Higgins made the remarks as a Palestinian ambassador was formally appointed at Áras an Uachtaráin.

An Irish mother whose children were abducted by their father in Egypt nearly three years ago hopes her case will be discussed during Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's visit to Ireland this week

Justice minister Helen McEntee will outline the enhancements to the searchable database which was first launched last year.

She was the first female to hold the position of minister for education