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# Glass Ceiling

Connacht president Heneghan becomes first woman in the role in Irish rugby

The Mayo native also acts as a judicial officer for World Rugby.

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Sep 15th 2020, 9:39 AM

# Seanad

Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly has been elected Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann

Daly is succeeding Senator Dennis O’Donovan in the role.

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Jun 29th 2020, 3:47 PM

# Government

'We can overcome the toughest challenges': Martin's speech to the Dáil after being elected Taoiseach

Martin said helping society and the economy to recover will be at the centre of everything the new government does.

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Jun 27th 2020, 1:38 PM

# elected

Here is a complete list of all the TDs elected to the 33rd Dáil

There are 160 seats across 39 constituencies. All have now been filled.

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Feb 11th 2020, 10:30 AM

# elected

By-election results: Here is a list of your four new TDs

Fianna Fáil have claimed two seats and it’s one each for Sinn Féin and the Greens.

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Nov 30th 2019, 8:47 PM

# deadly clashes

Zimbabwe opposition leader lashes 'unverified fake results' as Zanu-PF claim victory

Robert Mugabe’s successor Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared winner of the historic election.

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Aug 3rd 2018, 11:35 AM

# elected

Former Galway captain David Collins is the new president of the GPA

The 2012 All-Star and former GPA secretary has been appointed to replace Dermot Earley.

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Mar 9th 2017, 4:13 PM

# Election 2016

THE WINNERS: These are all the TDs that have been elected

It’s been a long weekend and these lads and ladies have already passed the post.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 6:00 PM

# potus

Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States

Trump secured victory over Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton by claiming enough states to reach over the crucial 270 electoral college vote mark.

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Nov 9th 2016, 7:44 AM

# Rugby's Future

Remedying global calendar issue the biggest challenge for Beaumont

New Zealand Rugby have threatened to break away after the current agreement ends in 2019.

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May 11th 2016, 10:17 PM

# Arlene Foster

North's new First Minister survived an IRA bombing

Arlene Foster has been named as DUP leader, and will take over the top job in January.

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Dec 17th 2015, 10:30 PM

# elected

Christy Burke elected as Dublin's Lord Mayor

He will serve for 12 months after which a Sinn Féin Councillor is expected to take over.

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Jun 6th 2014, 5:31 PM

# Election 2014

Confirmed: Nessa Childers and Brian Hayes join Lynn Boylan in Europe as Ryan's recount effort fails

The counting and the recounting is all done at the RDS as Green Party leader Eamon Ryan misses out on a seat.

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May 26th 2014, 10:45 PM

# resurgence

Green shoots: First Green Party councillor elected in Dublin

Patrick Costello topped the poll in Rathgar- Rathmines

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May 24th 2014, 8:47 PM

# elected

New Labour mayor of South Dublin County will "continue to be outspoken"

A number of Labour councillors have left the party, but new Mayor Dermot Looney said he intends to stay with the party – even if his views are sometimes ‘left field’.

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Jun 30th 2013, 6:45 PM

# Fianna Fáil

First female president of Ógra Fianna Fáil elected

Sligo accountant Kate Feeney promised to strengthen the voice of the younger party leaders.

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Feb 24th 2013, 4:30 PM

# Suffragettes

Pics, video: Suffragette movement 100 years ago

In 1912, the suffragettes were engaged in an increasingly confrontational campaign to secure voting rights for women which included bomb attacks and hunger strikes.

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Dec 30th 2012, 9:25 AM

# elected

New mayors of Dublin, Galway, Waterford and Limerick elected

The two mayors, and one Lord Mayor, were elected this evening, with Fine Gael councillor Naoise Ó Múirí (pictured) elected in Dublin.

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Jun 25th 2012, 9:51 PM

# Career Change

Goldie Lookin' Chain member elected Labour councillor in Wales

Yes, really.

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May 5th 2012, 4:22 PM