The by-election here in Dublin Central will likely be a interesting contest for many reasons but one to watch will be FF's candidate selection. Very much could be a battle between pro-Martin faction (likely Mary Fitzpatrick) and the anti-Martin faction (likely Councillor John Stephens). #SpéirGhorm

Dublin Zoo has decided to name one of its parrots Troy in honour of Ireland's hat-trick hero in Budapest's Puskás Aréna

Lookit...I'm just sayin...just doesn't feel like a coincidence is all. #COYBIG #Ireland #Leftie #Speirgorm #VoteLeft

🗣️ "The crisis has continued to get worse. Doesn't give me a lot of optimism about either this plan or the ability of the government," says People Before Profit–Solidarity TD Richard Boyd Barrett. #TonightVMTV

Opposing genocide is the moral duty of our time. Yet Palestine Action activists have been held in prison for over a year without trial. Six are now on hunger strike. Detaining peaceful protesters under counter-terror powers is indefensible. This is political imprisonment in all but name.

Presidents past and present 🇮🇪 President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.

So proud of my father for all the passion, courage,care and vision he brought to the last 14 years as President of Ireland. Both my parents have always been driven by a deep wide love for Ireland & the world, for people, planet & possibilities. Looking forward to their next chapter! #Grá #spiergirm

Thank You Michael D

A final statement from President Higgins tonight as he leaves the Áras

Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president. He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron. The President’s term of office ends at midnight. ⁦‪@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social

The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.

This man is absolutely deluded. Parties on the left have been trying to talk about immigration for years - more specifically, about Fine Gael's failure to manage it.

Every Irish politician needs to get off this racist’s website *immediately*. There is no excuse. #speirgorm

For those on #spéirghorm who do not know, I would encourage you to look into who the first leader of Fine Gael was.

Every time I think this government can't sink to another level of moral bankruptcy, they prove me wrong #SpéirGhorm

Imagine being such a family of melts that a national paper issues a guide to dealing with you where the advice is similar to that of if you encounter a bear while hiking.

If you were happy to see the unified opposition working together to get Catherine Connolly elected, I strongly encourage you to write a thank you email to your local rep from each of those parties, as well as the party leader. Reassure them that continued cooperation will benefit them #spéirgorm

Northern Ireland has appointed its first ever Irish language commissioner. Pól Deeds, who is currently deputy chief executive of Foras na Gaeilge has been appointed to the role

Final result of #aras25: Electorate: 3,614,450 Votes cast: 1,656,436 (45.8%) Spoilt: 213,738 (12.9%) Valid poll: 1,442,698 Connolly: 914,143 (63.3%) Humphreys: 424,987 (29.5%) Gavin: 103,568 (7.2%) Catherine Connolly is elected the tenth President of Ireland.

Much talk in the media of the number of spoiled votes. Little talk of Catherine Connolly pulling in the largest personal mandate in the history of the Republic (and with some constituencies yet to report).

As much as the political establishment would like to make the spoiled votes the story of this election, the whiney baby behaviour of folks like Ganley and Toíbín shows that they are still just total losers

Once again delighted that the Irish people went with the option that was cool af

Le grá, ó Ghaillimh ❤️

TURN THE TV AND RADIO OFF LADS. Why let them bring vinegar to a day full of honey? #Áras25 #SpeirGorm #Connolly

The spoiled votes are obviously an issue but come on.. if you count maybe 15% spoiled vote & a drop of maybe 10% in turn out, it still doesn't in any way impact the landslidiness of CC's win. By a long shot Irish people are still sound & care about people. Let's not forget that #aras25 #speirgorm

Even if there had been a Maria Steenish candidate to absorb the 10-12% of spoiled votes, the result would still be resoundingly for CC. That should be the story. Instead itll be used as an excuse to move to the right rather than accept that the majority of voters chose a left wing candidate #aras25

I think the relevant comparison point for the spoiled votes isn't the 2018 spoils btw, but 2018 Casey votes

Irish media not being able to help themselves today!!! #Aras25 #speirgorm

A sitting Dublin city councillor, absolutely beyond fucking disgraceful #spéirghorm

For anyone who missed the news: there is no exit poll being released tonight. You’ll have to wait for the boxes to be opened tomorrow morning to start getting a feel for the outcome

Badge on and everything crossed for @catherinegalway.bsky.social President Higgins is one of the most impressive people I've had the honour of meeting. I've no doubt the close relationship he helped foster between Scotland and Ireland would thrive under a President Connolly 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚🇮🇪

Gardaí called as Mary Lou McDonald and canvassers threatened on Dublin street. www.thejournal.ie/mary-lou-mcd...

Okay Lads, time to show the rest of the world how a democratic republic works. Your vote is your voice, and it matters. Now go use it! 🇮🇪💚

If Jim Gavin gets 12.5% or more, Fianna Fáil gets €250,000 in expenses refunded. Bear that in mind if you're voting for Jim Gavin as a joke.

🚨 RED C / Business Post poll 🚨 CONNOLLY, Catherine - 44% (+8) HUMPHREYS, Heather - 25% (-) GAVIN, Jim - 10% (-2) Undecideds - 21% (-6) www.businesspost.ie

CC horribly interrupted by Sarah Mc there while trying to answer about immigration. Cad é sin? #Áras25

More money than sense, but whose money? #Áras25

A post on on the Presidential Election - mainly going deeper into the poll numbers, but also some discussion about what each outcome might mean beyond just this election, and thoughts on the broader conversation about democracy. #Áras25 irishelectionprojections.com/2025/10/21/2...

There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent and represent Ireland with pride, courage and integrity. Vote Connolly Number 1 on Friday, October 24th. Polls open 7am-10pm. www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie #spéirghorm #IrishPol #Áras25 #Connolly1

Fine Gael have absolutely lost the plot. This campaign has gone from ugly to unhinged.

Fine Gael going full attack, not bothering to let their proxies do it anymore. #aras25

My cartoon in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social

Cúis amháin go mbeidh mise ag vótáil do Catherine ná an béim a chur sí ar ár dteanga & creidim go bhfuil sé tábhachtach go mbeidh #Gaeilge le cloisteáil san Áras D'fhoghlaim sí Gaeilge mar bhí sí ag iarraidh ionadaíocht a dhéanamh do chuile dhuine! Vótáil Catherine Connolly #Áras25 #SpéirGorm

What great wrong has Ireland committed that Brian Leddin is getting to write an opinion piece on any female candidate for any position? #spéirghorm #speirgorm