Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Ex-Minister, Coach, and Lawmaker to Contest Irish Presidency
Ireland's presidential race is heating up!
The candidates include a former minister, a former football coach, and a left-wing lawmaker.
They're competing for the ceremonial role currently held by Michael D. Higgins.
The candidates will be Heather Humphreys from the Fine Gael party, Jim Gavin from Fianna Fail and Catherine Connolly, backed by several opposition parties.
Opinion polls show Humphreys in the lead.
This election has seen many famous names such as Conor McGregor and Bob Geldof express interest but ultimately not seek the required support.
The election will be closely watched, with the opposition hoping to break the hold of the center-right parties that have led the country.
Former minister, football coach, and lawmaker will compete for Irish presidency.
Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin, and Catherine Connolly are the main candidates.
Humphreys is backed by Fine Gael; Gavin by Fianna Fail; and Connolly by opposition parties.
Sinn Fein chose not to nominate a candidate but supports Connolly.
The election is set for October 24 to succeed current President Michael D. Higgins.
- Who
- Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin, Catherine Connolly
- What
- Contesting the Irish presidential election
- When
- October 24
- Where
- Ireland
- Why
- To succeed Michael D. Higgins as president
Opposition Parties
Governing Parties
Political Ideology
Opposition Parties
Favor left-wing policies and representation.
Governing Parties
Support center-right policies and representation.
Position on Palestinians
Opposition Parties
Tend to be more outspoken in support of Palestinian rights.
Governing Parties
Generally supports Ireland's pro-Palestinian stance.
- Election Date
- October 24
- Key Figures
- Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin, Catherine Connolly
- Governing Parties
- Fine Gael, Fianna Fail
- Opposition Support
- Catherine Connolly