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Michael D Higgins to attend Armistice event (but not as President) before evening inauguration
His first term as President officially ended at midnight.
Six detained over suspected 'violent plot' against President Macron
They are all linked to extreme right movements.
PAC likely to examine Áras finances every year to avoid 'hullabaloo in next campaign'
There was controversy during the campaign about the €317,000 annual allowance paid to the Office of the President.
'The vote was built on hate': Brazilians in Ireland react to election of far-right president Bolsonaro
The far-right politician has previously said he is “very proud” to be homophobic.
Enda vs Bertie? Why the main political parties may roll out some big guns for the next Áras race
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are unlikely to sit on the fence next time out.
This has been the lowest turnout in Irish presidential election history
Just 43.87% of the electorate voted in the presidential election.
Opinion: 'It's such a worrying time for Travellers. Is every fifth person I meet a Traveller hater?'
Activist Eileen Ní Fhloinn says it worries her as a Traveller woman “to see the brazen and openness of anti-Traveller sentiment that’s out there on social media and political forums”.
Poll: Do you plan to vote today?
Polling stations will remain open until 10pm.
The Candidate: Listen back to all six interviews with the Áras hopefuls here
Haven’t decided who you’re going to vote for? Look no further.
The Candidate: TheJournal.ie podcast talks to Michael D Higgins
The Candidate brings TheJournal.ie readers closer to the presidential hopefuls, thanks to six in-depth interviews.
'A stain on our society': What the presidential candidates think about Direct Provision
Some are in favour of a blanket amnesty for people living in the system for more than five years.
PSNI 'reject' claim from Michael D Higgins about security escort to Belfast
“It is clear now that Michael D Higgins claim has caused considerable anger within the PSNI… This is very serious.”
The Candidate: TheJournal.ie's presidential podcast talks to Liadh Ní Ríada
The Candidate brings TheJournal.ie readers closer to the presidential hopefuls, thanks to six in-depth interviews.
Here's what the presidential candidates think about Trump, Brexit and the Eighth Amendment
We’ve asked the six nominees why they are running and where they stand on a number of important issues.
Three out of five voters think the President should give up all pensions while in office
A new poll has gauged people’s opinions on presidential earnings.
Most Irish people want election campaign posters banned
In a survey of 1,000 adults, 77% responded that they wanted a ban on presidential posters.
Michael D Higgins gives his first TV interview of the campaign on the Ireland AM couch
Higgins was quizzed on the finances of the office of the President.
Gavin Duffy: 'I think seven years is long enough for anybody in any job'
The presidential hopeful officially launched his campaign today, defending a background in business.
Seán Gallagher promises to stay in Irish embassies rather than hotels if elected president
President Michael D Higgins faced questions at this campaign launch about reports he stayed in a hotel which cost €3,000 per night.
The manner in which Gemma O'Doherty's candidacy was railroaded reinforces her main arguments
Political power in Ireland is held entirely in the hands of a small elite, who govern largely in their own interest. The rest of us are on the outside looking in, writes Caoimhín De Barra.
Confusion reigns in PAC over 'bizarre' €317,000 annual allowance to the President
The Comptroller and Auditor General said today he had no oversight over the payment.
Explainer: Why examining presidential expenses could be a problem
A number of people have argued that the move by the PAC is unconstitutional.
Trump 'to meet' with official who allegedly discussed removing him from office, amid rumours he's to be fired
Rod Rosenstein was last week accused of discussing recording the President in order to remove him as being unfit for office.
Independent TDs and senators fail to agree on presidential candidate
The group had a “robust debate” this evening.
Presidential hopeful Peter Casey is travelling by helicopter to council meetings
Candidates need the backing of four local authorities to get on the presidential ballot paper.
Number of councils to vote on who they endorse for the presidential election
Presidential hopefuls must secure the support of four local authorities, or 20 TDs and senators to stand in the election.
'Would you tell us if you were in a secret organisation?' The race for the Áras stumbles on
There may be trouble ahead.
Presidential hopeful Gemma O'Doherty targets independents and says Ireland is 'heading for catastrophe'
The journalist launched her bid for the Áras yesterday
How much is being spent by Áras an Uachtaráin? Fianna Fáil wants to find out
The office of presidency spends about €7m per year, but the breakdown of that spending is kept under wraps.
Duffy says Higgins speaks to people's heads but he speaks to their hearts
The businessman also said he wouldn’t be a ‘Trump president’.
Michael D Higgins wants gambling ads banned from sport
He said that he was concerned when he read some of the cases of gambling among sporting athletes.
What happens next in the presidential election race?
We’re a touch clearer now but we still don’t know who’s going to be on the ballot.
The next President of Ireland - ranked from most to least likely
Michael D Higgins is the man to beat.
Gerard Craughwell says he's not running for the presidency because he can't afford it
The senator had previously been vocal about his desire to run against Michael D Higgins.
'I'm a political animal': Former Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke considering a presidential run
Burke said he had been approached by locals in his area and younger members of his own team about possibly mounting an election bid.
Should Michael D Higgins seek a second term as President? We hit the streets to ask
The announcement was made earlier today after months of speculation.
Gerard Craughwell says he'll do his utmost to challenge Michael D for the presidency
Michael D Higgins confirmed this morning that he would seek a second term in the Áras.
'It could be the oddest election ever': What we can expect from the next presidential election
Who’d want to run against Michael D? We take a look at what we can expect.
Micheal Martin says Fianna Fáil support for Michael D Higgins as President extends to councillors
Michael Martin explained the reasoning behind the party’s endorsement of a second term for Michael D Higgins as president.
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