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One Year In

12 random items that convulsed Irish politics this past year

09/03/12 5,424 Views 2 Comments

Septic tanks, dry-cleaning receipts and Michael D’s knees – just some of the strange things we never thought we’d obsess about in a political context… but we do now.

# dana - Tuesday 14 February, 2012

Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: Tuesday

14/02/12 5,003 Views 1 Comment

Your evening round-up of the day’s news…

Race For The Áras

Guess which #Áras11 candidate spent the most on their campaign?

14/02/12 8,934 Views 48 Comments

Hint: It wasn’t the winner…

# dana - Monday 24 October, 2011

Dana

No evidence of criminal damage in Dana’s tyre blowout

24/10/11 817 Views 35 Comments

Meanwhile, Dana’s husband Damien says that the independent candidate is “very optimistic” about her chances in Thursday’s ballot.

# dana - Sunday 23 October, 2011

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Sporting tweets of the week

23/10/11 888 Views No Comments

Find out what Jerry Flannery has to say about Dana, what digusting image Bernard Berrian recently conjured and which Brian O’Driscoll tweet provoked George Hook’s ire.

# dana - Saturday 22 October, 2011

Opinion Polls

Presidential polls can sometimes be wrong – but not by very much

22/10/11 2,253 Views 42 Comments

Candidates hoping to turn their fortunes from the latest Red C poll can’t count on much historical precedent so close to polling.

Race For The Áras

Gallagher extends lead in latest Áras opinion polls

22/10/11 5,761 Views 187 Comments

The final Sunday Business Post poll before polling gives Seán Gallagher a 14-point lead over Michael D Higgins.

Race For The Áras

Gallagher denies being ‘secret FF candidate’ during radio debate

22/10/11 671 Views 17 Comments

Sean Gallagher insists he has the support of members of all political parties, and denies being a de facto Fianna Fáil candidate.

# dana - Thursday 20 October, 2011

Dana

Dana back on the road as gardaí investigate tyre blowout

20/10/11 1,266 Views 45 Comments

A garda investigation has been launched into allegations the independent candidate’s campaign car was sabotaged.

# dana - Wednesday 19 October, 2011

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Dana ‘lucky to be alive’ after 100km/h tyre blowout

19/10/11 2,521 Views 82 Comments

Dana Rosemary Scallon calls off her day of campaigning after a tyre blew out on a busy main road last night.

# dana - Tuesday 18 October, 2011

Blag Beó

The TG4 Presidential Election debate, as it happened

18/10/11 3,062 Views 43 Comments

We went live for minute-by-minute coverage as the seven candidates hit Baile na hAbhann for the Díospóireacht Gaelach.

# dana - Saturday 15 October, 2011

Race For The Áras

Gallagher storms into major lead in latest opinion poll

15/10/11 4,103 Views 112 Comments

Sean Gallagher now holds a 12 point lead over Michael D Higgins, according to Red C’s opinion poll for the Sunday Business Post.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Saturday

15/10/11 1,986 Views 11 Comments

Nine things to know this morning, including the latest on the Áras candidates, Mary McAleese’s final official overseas trip, and can your phone tell you the meaning of life?

# dana - Friday 14 October, 2011

Race For The Áras

In full: Dana Rosemary Scallon’s statement on new allegations

14/10/11 1,611 Views No Comments

The full text of a statement released by Dana Rosemary Scallon this evening, following allegations regarding members of her family.

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Dana vows to continue Áras campaign despite new allegations over family members

14/10/11 4,510 Views 27 Comments

Dana Rosemary Scallon insists she will continue her Presidential campaign in spite of new allegations about members of her family.

Take 5

Take 5: Friday

14/10/11 1,331 Views 3 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

# dana - Thursday 13 October, 2011

Race For The Áras

#Áras11 diary: Where the candidates will be today

13/10/11 1,480 Views 27 Comments

Want to meet the presidential candidates? Keep tabs on where they’re campaigning with TheJournal.ie’s daily updates.

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Full text of Dana Rosemary Scallon’s statement on Prime Time

13/10/11 3,139 Views No Comments

The full text of Dana Rosemary Scallon’s statement, as given on Prime Time during the presidential debate this evening.

# dana - Wednesday 12 October, 2011

Race For The Áras

Liveblog: The Prime Time presidential debate, as it happened

12/10/11 4,525 Views 206 Comments

Relive the Prime Time debate, as Miriam O’Callaghan put the candidates under the microscope.

Race For The Áras

#Áras11 diary: Where the candidates will be today

12/10/11 516 Views 1 Comment

Want to meet the presidential candidates? Keep tabs on where they’re campaigning with TheJournal.ie’s daily updates.

# dana - Tuesday 11 October, 2011

Race For The Áras

Mitchell would join Commonwealth in exchange for united Ireland

11/10/11 2,189 Views 94 Comments

Gay Mitchell says he would be positively “disposed” about joining the Commonwealth if it was needed to secure Irish unity.

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Who do you want to be the next President of Ireland?

11/10/11 23,267 Views 172 Comments

Of the seven candidates in contention for the presidency, which would you choose if you had to cast your vote today?

# dana - Monday 10 October, 2011

Race For The Áras

Debates, debates everywhere… your guide to the remaining Áras clashes

10/10/11 1,119 Views 11 Comments

There are six debates – at least! – left in the next 17 days of campaigning. Here’s your at-a-glance guide to what’s going on.

Race For The Áras

Dana threatens to quit campaign if questioned further about family

10/10/11 2,767 Views 60 Comments

Dana Rosemary Scallon threatens to pull out of the presidential election if her family is “dragged across” the campaign.

# dana - Friday 7 October, 2011

Race For The Áras

Dana insists dual citizenship “not a problem” for election

07/10/11 1,973 Views 75 Comments

Dana Rosemary Scallon tells Radio Kerry that her status as a dual citizen of Ireland and the US is an advantage to her prospects.

# dana - Thursday 6 October, 2011

Race For The Áras

Higgins and Gallagher bolster leads in latest Áras opinion poll

06/10/11 1,672 Views 43 Comments

Red C’s poll for Paddy Power affirms Higgins’ lead, with Sean Gallagher moving into second place ahead of Martin McGuinness.

# dana - Wednesday 5 October, 2011

Race For The Áras

Dana insists: ‘I am not anti-Europe’

05/10/11 937 Views 34 Comments

The independent presidential candidate has hit back at accusations levelled at her on the campaign trail.

# dana - Sunday 2 October, 2011

Race For The Áras This post contains images

Does age matter? A look at Áras elections of the past

02/10/11 1,169 Views 2 Comments

It’s the most crowded presidential election ever – but how do this year’s candidates compare to previous years in terms of age?

# dana - Wednesday 28 September, 2011

Starter's Orders

One in, all in: Seven up for 2011 Presidential contest

28/09/11 803 Views 17 Comments

The nominations of Dana Rosemary Scallon and David Norris mean that the ballot paper next month will be the most crowded ever.

# dana - Tuesday 27 September, 2011

Race For The Áras

Dana is officially a presidential candidate following Offaly nomination

27/09/11 1,734 Views 72 Comments

The former MEP has secured her place on the ballot paper after she was formally nominate by Offaly County Council this afternoon.

Race For The Áras

Norris joins Dana in securing third council nomination

27/09/11 3,132 Views 94 Comments

Several local authorities meet today as independent hopefuls Dana and David Norris search for the backing of at least four councils before tomorrow’s deadline.

# dana - Monday 26 September, 2011

Race For The Áras

Norris fails to secure South Dublin County Council support for Áras run

26/09/11 2,605 Views 66 Comments

The independent senator still needs the support of two local authorities in order to get on the ballot paper. Dana Rosemary Scallon also needs to support of two more councils.

Race For The Áras

Focus turns to councils as McGrath deals blow to Norris hopes

26/09/11 833 Views 52 Comments

Independent TD Mattie McGrath says he won’t be signing David Norris’s nomination papers, as four councils prepare to meet.

# dana - Saturday 24 September, 2011

Race For The Áras

Norris stays out in front in latest Red C poll

24/09/11 1,895 Views 105 Comments

The latest opinion poll indicates 21 per cent support for Norris, while Michael D Higgins is in the lead among the confirmed candidates.

Race For The Áras

‘I am a unifier’: McGuinness reacts to campaign criticism

24/09/11 968 Views 85 Comments

As Fine Gael’s Gay Mitchell questions Martin McGuinness’ fitness to hold the office of the presidency, the Sinn Féin candidate says he is confident he can lead the effort “to build a new republic”.

# dana - Friday 23 September, 2011

Race For The Cllrs

Norris and Dana’s presidential hopes boosted as councils to meet next week

23/09/11 794 Views 19 Comments

Both now appear likely to receive enough support from local authorities to ensure they get on the ballot paper when nominations close next Wednesday.

# dana - Tuesday 20 September, 2011

Race For The Áras

Fianna Fáil prepares for divisive meeting on Áras tactics

20/09/11 321 Views 10 Comments

Micheál Martin will today face further calls to allow TDs and Senators vote for whichever candidates they see fit.

# dana - Monday 19 September, 2011

Race For The Áras This post contains audio

Dana: I’m running for President

19/09/11 2,630 Views 114 Comments

The former MEP and Eurovision winner has launched another bid for the Áras, having finished third in the 1997 presidential election. Listen to her press conference here.

Take 5

Take 5: Monday

19/09/11 1,587 Views 1 Comment

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

Fianna Fáil

Ó Cuív dismisses rumour of potential split in Fianna Fáil

19/09/11 616 Views 24 Comments

FF’s Deputy Leader says discussion of a potential breakaway party, based on comments given to TV3, is mere “spin”.

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