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The Guardian view on Ireland’s presidential election: a contest with consequences

Editorial: Since 1990, the heads of state of Britain’s closest neighbour have played important soft power roles. This needs to continue

The Guardian - UK

Irish President suggests UN should exclude Israel and allies

Irish President Michael D Higgins has suggested Israel and countries that supply it with weapons should be excluded from the United Nations.

The Independent UK

Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential race

The Sinn Fein leader said her name would ‘not go forward’ as the party’s nominee for president.

Evening Standard

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Bob Geldof wanted to be Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, says Martin

The Taoiseach said former pop star Geldof was one of a number of people who had expressed an interest in running for the role.

Evening Standard

Ireland will hold presidential election on October 24

So far, just two candidates have secured enough support to get on the ballot paper.

Evening Standard

EU damaged by lethargic response to daily horror in Gaza – Irish president

‘Some leaders seem unable to use an appropriate language to express what is taking place,’ Michael D Higgins said.

The Independent UK

Conflict in Gaza at the ‘realm of non-accountability’, says Ireland’s president

Michael D Higgins described the ongoing conflict as a ‘tragic period’ in the world’s history.

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Conor McGregor ‘not fit to be president of Ireland’, minister says

The MMA fighter last month lost an appeal over a civil rape case in which a woman alleged she was attacked by McGregor in a Dublin hotel

The Independent UK

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, minister says

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

Evening Standard

Higgins praises Princess Royal’s ‘significant contribution’ to UK-Ireland ties

Anne is attending the official opening day of the 150th Dublin Horse Show at the Royal Dublin Society.

Evening Standard

Irish president meets Princess Royal at his official Dublin residence

Anne last visited the Aras an Uachtarain in 2004.

Evening Standard

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley teases Irish presidential bid

Flatley remarked ‘somebody has to speak for the Irish people’ ahead of a possible Irish presidential bid

The Independent UK

King to highlight vital bond with France over threats that ‘know no borders’

Action on small boat crossings is expected to top the agenda at a UK-France summit on Thursday

Evening Standard

Brother Kevin Crowley gave ‘life’s service’ to the poor, funeral told

The Capuchin Franciscan friar founded Dublin’s Capuchin Day Centre in 1969 to help the homeless.

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The Independent UK

William and Kate to join King and Queen for Macron’s Windsor carriage ride

During the first Windsor state visit in 11 years, the King will also reunite French president Emmanuel Macron with a horse he gifted to Elizabeth II.

Evening Standard

Princess and Princess of Wales to join King and Queen for Emmanuel Macron's state visit carriage ride

The King will reunite French president Emmanuel Macron with a horse he gifted to Elizabeth II during next week’s state visit

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to Slane Castle’s Lord Henry Mount Charles, who has died aged 74

He died this week after ‘a long and valiant’ battle with cancer, his family said.

Evening Standard

Branding those opposed to Netanyahu policies antisemitic is ‘slander’ – Higgins

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

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Evening Standard

Garda killed at checkpoint left no stone unturned in duty of care, funeral told

The requiem mass for Garda Kevin Flatley was held in Balbriggin in Co Dublin.

Evening Standard

Higgins leads congratulations for new Pope Leo XIV in Ireland

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

Evening Standard

Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’, Irish president says

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

Evening Standard

World leaders reminded of Pope Francis’s calls for peace at Vatican funeral

It emerged that US leader Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky met before the mass.

Evening Standard

Zelensky appears to receive applause as leaders gather for Pope’s funeral

Sir Keir Starmer, the Prince of Wales and Donald Trump were also present for the funeral mass in St Peter’s Square.

Evening Standard

Crowds gathering for funeral of popular pontiff Pope Francis

US President Donald Trump will join other world leaders and dignitaries at the requiem mass.

Evening Standard

Irish leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral

Ireland’s president and premier will be among attendees for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.

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