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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 4h

Heather Humphreys tells us she’s a people person. Catherine Connolly shows us she is

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Una Mullally: Heather Humphreys tells us she’s a people person. Catherine Connolly shows us

Connolly has appeared on several podcasts that appeal to younger audiences and the more candid format suits her

www.irishtimes.com

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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 10h

Catherine Connolly says she has been the 'underdog' all her life

The independent candidate, 69, who is backed by several left-wing opposition parties, is ahead in the presidential campaign according to opinion polls

Catherine Connolly says she has been the 'underdog' all her life

The independent candidate, 69, who is backed by several left-wing opposition parties, is ahead in the presidential campaign according to opinion polls

www.irishmirror.ie

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 5h

A rag that charges to read its tripe

Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 10h

Green politician accuses sections of Catherine Connolly campaign of ‘far-right tactics’

A Green Party politician has accused parts of Catherine Connolly’s campaign of employing “far-right tactics” to dismiss those who ask legitimate questions as being engaged in a “smear”.

Green politician accuses sections of Catherine Connolly campaign of ‘far-right tactics’

A Green Party politician has accused parts of Catherine Connolly’s campaign of employing “far-right tactics” to dismiss those who ask legitimate questions as being engaged in a “smear”.

www.independent.ie

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 8h

Una Mullally: Heather Humphreys tells us she’s a people person. Catherine Connolly shows us

Connolly has appeared on several podcasts that appeal to younger audiences and the more candid format suits her

www.irishtimes.com

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 19h

Áine accidentally called Hildegard Josepha Madigan, an understandable error, all these Blueshirts are the same.

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Lady Tina Murphy @tinamur.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe Micheál Martin and the Irish government can answer that question?

Grouchy Marx (aka Rupert) @grouchymarx.bsky.social · 1d

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 1d

And I will also learn the official language of the country...
#Aras2025

Ruairi Dubh @ruairidubh.bsky.social · 1d

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 20h

Ooh Candida

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 20h

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Shane O’Farrell’s mother says family ‘terribly disappointed’ by Heather Humphreys stance

Fine Gael presidential candidate failed to back public inquiry campaign, says mother of Monaghan hit-and-run victim

www.irishtimes.com

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Daryl FÉTH FÍADA Feehely 🎃 @darylfeehely.com · 1d

Thinking back on today's debate, HH declared that Ivan Yates has nothing to do with her campaign, & then went on to throw muck that was almost word for word what Ivan had said.

The gap in CC's values Vs HH's lack of values is clear as day.

I hope people vote for CC

#Áras25 #IrishPol #rtethisweek

Daryl FÉTH FÍADA Feehely 🎃 @darylfeehely.com · 1d

David has to state at the end that Paul Murphy did not lock Joan in her car & was found not guilty of imprisonment.

HH replies "Well he didn't let her out of it"

Very Presidential 🙃

#Áras25 #IrishPol #rtethisweek

Daryl FÉTH FÍADA Feehely 🎃 @darylfeehely.com · 1d

HH says @paulmurphy.pbp.ie trapped Joan Burton in his car (which he was found innocent for in court) & somehow that's now CC's fault.
(Not a #SmearTheBejaysis joke)

#Áras25 #IrishPol

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 22h

As @catherinegalway.bsky.social says in the first short clip here, HH is now all about the politics of fear and smear, to avoid substantive debate on issues. #Áras25

#SmearTheBejaysis

www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

Clashes over triple lock, Europe in Áras radio debate

Presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly have clashed on their position on the Triple Lock and relations with European nations during the latest presidential debate.

www.rte.ie

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 20h

Not surprising in the least

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donnachac.bsky.social @donnachac.bsky.social · 1d

Listening to the Irish presidential debate on Radio 1 between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys, HH denies there is a smear campaign and then goes on the attack to smear CC :(

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 20h

Or, less important but a greater indication of integrity, why she refuses to learn Irish.

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Wendy Ly🎃n @wendylyon.bsky.social · 1d

Or about her role in the animal
cruelty case

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Dean Buckley @deanbuckley.bsky.social · 1d

my kingdom for a debate moderator who asks Heather Humphreys why she refused to meet disabled activists during the Scrap the Green Paper campaign

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 20h

Considering presidents can’t even leave the country without government permission it’ll be difficult to lead trade missions.

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Sharrow 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇮🇪🦄💙📚🎃 @sharrow.bsky.social · 1d

Listening to This Week.

HH has said Ivan Yeats has nothing to do with her campaign and then launches into the same questions trying to drag CC!

#speirgorm #Irishpolitics #Áras25 #Aras25

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 1d

Fine Gael

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Daryl FÉTH FÍADA Feehely 🎃 @darylfeehely.com · 1d

David has to state at the end that Paul Murphy did not lock Joan in her car & was found not guilty of imprisonment.

HH replies "Well he didn't let her out of it"

Very Presidential 🙃

#Áras25 #IrishPol #rtethisweek

Daryl FÉTH FÍADA Feehely 🎃 @darylfeehely.com · 1d

HH says @paulmurphy.pbp.ie trapped Joan Burton in his car (which he was found innocent for in court) & somehow that's now CC's fault.
(Not a #SmearTheBejaysis joke)

#Áras25 #IrishPol

Daryl FÉTH FÍADA Feehely 🎃 @darylfeehely.com · 1d

On RTÉ Radio 1, CC says it's clear that there is no difference now between FF & FG leadership because MM is going to vote for HH.

CC asks FF voters to look back to the peace values of Frank Aiken, which she now represents.

#Áras25 #IrishPol

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 1d

Loved that last minute McCullagh intervention- Paul Murphy did not lock Joan Burton into her car, she was found not guilty on all charges. Heather’s desperate smears were a fail! #speirgorm #aras25 #connollyforpresident #smearthebejaysus

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 1d

RTE of course hasn’t come back to the animal cruelty case, vacant flats or inability to learn or speak Irish

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 1d

I never had much regard for Heather Humphreys as a Minister, but the level of vitriol she’s firing around the studio during the #rtethisweek debate is highly unpresidential. On the other hard Catherine Connolly is unflappable, reflective and calm … #connollyforpresident #aras25

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Paddy Grenham ( Monaghan's Leftwing) @monaghans-leftwing.bsky.social · 1d

As I watch the presidential debate right now on RTE news, heather humphreys is repeatedly intrupting Catherine connolly.
The man who is hosting the debate has basically said that FG website is more concerned with attacking CC than convincing people to vote for HH

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Johnny @obriekp.bsky.social · 1d

It’s pathetic