Ulster University Professor Deirdre Heenan ‘in Final Stages of Talks’ to Be Fianna Fáil Presidential Candidate

Taoiseach 'definitely not' running in presidential election as Mary Hanafin seeks backing

Mary Hanafin has written to members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party seeking their backing for a presidential run

Fianna Fáil staying schtum on presidential candidate, but here's the names in the mix (so far)

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil is still taking soundings on the presidential election.

Ulster University professor Deirdre Heenan ‘in final stages of talks’ to be Fianna Fáil presidential candidate

Ulster University professor Deirdre Heenan is being tipped as Fianna Fáil’s candidate for the presidential election.

Councillors clash over support for potential presidential candidates - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM County Councillors have clashed at County Hall over potential presidential candidates who might appear before them seeking support. In order to be able to stand for election, any candidate must get the backing of either 20 Oireachtas members or four local authorities. First to spark this row was Fine Gael Councillor Jimmy McClearn, simply by making his party’s position clear. He said they’d agreed the…

Bookies odds on Corkman Michael Flatley being Ireland's next President | TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment)

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Another name who 'ticks a lot of boxes' tipped for Áras bid

Fianna Fáil backbenchers believe Northern university professor Deirdre Heenan ‘ticks a lot of Mary McAleese boxes’ as she edges closer to becoming the party’s presidential candidate. FF is seeking to emulate its success in the 1997 presidential election when Ms McAleese, a Belfast lawyer and academic, won the election after getting the backing of FF. Today's top videos The Irish Daily Mail spoke with several FF sources on Monday, with broad sup…