Are Micheál Martin’s days as Fianna Fáil leader drawing to a close?
After the Jim Gavin presidential election debacle, there are a lot of angry people in Fianna Fáil, but it’s less clear if anybody is ready to replace Micheál Martin
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin defends leadership amid backlash over presidential campaign
Mr Martin criticised ‘unacceptable’ and ‘hurtful’ comments about him from Fianna Fáil rebels
Fianna Fáil parlimentary party asked to take part in review of presidential election campaign
Fianna Fail leader has come under pressure after he championed Jim Gavin to become the party’s presidential candidate
RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of climate issues from presidential debates
Letter signed by academics, NGOs and medics alleges breach of public service obligations
Martin always outmanoeuvres FF enemies but the Jim Gavin error leaves him vulnerable
Taoiseach’s supporters fear a no-confidence motion against him that could cement or topple his leadership
Letters to the Editor, October 28th: On wins and spoils, Collison’s vision, and distracted reading
‘This election was a remarkably positive outcome for democracy’
FF cannot afford division and ‘must come together as party’ minister says
Thomas Byrne claims fallout in party after ‘disastrous’ presidential campaign is turning public off
If Micheál Martin survives this, his achievement will almost rival Catherine Connolly’s
Taoiseach’s position is weakened among parliamentary party members after presidential election debacle
Catherine Connolly landslide sparks hope for left-wing unity but soul-searching in FF
Joy in Sinn Féin, PBP and Social Democrats as two Coalition parties face bruising postmortems
Maybe some of us are just not meant to be president
Unthinkable: Many of us aspire to wealth, status and titles such as ‘president’, even when our vocation lies elsewhere
Fianna Fáil TD insists remarks critical of Micheál Martin not the start of party heave
John Lahart’s comments about Taoiseach echoed by Carlow-Kilkenny TD John McGuinness
Did you spoil your vote in the presidential election? Tell us why
Online campaigns to spoil votes were cited as one reason behind increased turnout in 2025 vote
‘The election blew up in our face’: how Jim Gavin and Fianna Fáil dramatically fell out of the race
Exit of former Dublin GAA luminary raised questions about his selection, and the future of Micheál Martin
Momentum that boosted Catherine Connolly spells trouble for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
This thoughtful woman who built a broad coalition and offered a positive message represents a new Republic
Inside the Catherine Connolly campaign: From gaining cross-party support to digital dexterity
Calls for Galway TD to seek new home in the Áras stretch back several years, when she at first dismissed the idea
In pictures: Catherine Connolly elected country’s 10th president
Alan Betson and Dan Dennison were behind the lenses to capture Saturday’s presidential election results
Catherine Connolly elected 10th president of Ireland in landslide victory
Independent Galway TD defeated FG rival Heather Humphreys in election that saw record number of spoiled votes
The winners and losers of the presidential election
It had turned into a very bad day for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil by the time Catherine Connolly arrived at Dublin Castle
An early start and ‘humanising’ keepie-uppies: how Catherine Connolly thrived on social media
Going viral can help a candidate reach the masses but deepfake videos are ‘a threat to democracy’, expert says
Catherine Connolly deserves her landslide victory, but it’s a hollow crown
She has a tough task ahead: speak for the established State, represent a radical opposition to it and give hope to those who are increasingly disenchanted
What went wrong in the Heather Humphreys campaign?
The Fine Gael campaign focused more on getting out the party’s vote than on appealing to other voters
Why would anyone run for president when the path to the Áras is paved with such bile?
We claim to want a non-political figure, then recoil when that person turns out to have had a normal, flawed life
Catherine Connolly will be president of Blueshirt barristers, Fianna Fáil farmers, lefties and pro-lifers
She proved to be an exceptional candidate – poised, disciplined and possessed of an unflappable temperament
Miriam Lord’s campaign awards: the real winners (and losers) of the presidential election
From Jim Gavin’s white chinos to Maria Steen’s handbag to Catherine Connolly’s snappy slogan, the votes are in
Live: Polls close with final voter turnout for presidential election below 40% in many areas
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly overwhelming favourite to become Ireland’s next president
Connolly and Humphreys set for final campaign blitz before polling day
Further poll suggests Connolly is on course to win presidential election
‘I’ve been sick of the way the campaign has gone’: Offaly voters give presidential verdicts
Locals share their presidential election views ahead of the vote on Friday
The Irish Times view on the presidential election: an uninspiring choice
Democracy often demands we choose between imperfect options
When is the Irish presidential election? A beginner’s guide to 2025 Áras vote
Who can be president? Who can vote in presidential elections? When will we know the result?
Should Irish citizens abroad have right to vote in presidential elections? Have your say
Presidential election: What does the office mean to people living outside State?
Catherine Connolly is going to win. Heather Humphreys needs to be a better loser
Fine Gael candidate must know her cheap shot at independent rival comes with heavy price tag
Here’s why you should vote for Jim Gavin
The chance of enough people voting this way to trigger another election is slight, but it is a clear protest vote
Micheál Martin’s damage limitation might be too little too late after all
O’Donovan tells lovely wee stories, insomnia inspires McCullagh and Sinn Féin slip up on no-shows
Support for Fianna Fáil slumps while Martin’s rating falls significantly, new poll shows
Snapshot of party backing comes in at Fianna Fáil on 17% (down five), Sinn Féin on 27%(up five) and Fine Gael on 18% (up one)
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