Category Archives: Presidential Election 2018

Aras 18: The Result

Posted on Oct 30, 2018 by NFB

Well, the race is done and dusted and while elements of the final result surprised some, the winner certainly didn’t. Let’s look at the candidates one by one, in reverse order of final vote. Gavin Duffy, wow. 2.2% is a … Continue reading →

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Aras 18: Who I Am Voting For

Posted on Oct 25, 2018 by NFB

When it comes to choosing who I will vote for this Friday, I considered what I expect out of an Irish President. There are three things to consider. The first, and probably most important in reality, is the ceremonial aspect … Continue reading →

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Aras 18: The Primetime Debate

Posted on Oct 24, 2018 by NFB

So, for the last time with the full orchestra, its another Presidential debate. My opinions on the candidates: Peter Casey Calls Higgins a liar flat out at first. He really doesn’t seem to get how bad it makes him look. … Continue reading →

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Aras 18: Sean Gallagher’s Answers To My Ten Questions

Posted on Oct 19, 2018 by NFB

My questions for Irish Presidential candidates went out to candidates a few weeks ago now, and we finally have a response, with the office of Sean Gallagher sending me his answers the other day. Printed below are Gallagher’s comments, in … Continue reading →

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Aras 18: Pat Kenny’s Debate

Posted on Oct 18, 2018 by NFB

Thursday’s second televised debate was a humdinger…if we’re talking length. This time joined by President Michael D. Higgins and Sean Gallagher, the six went at it once again, on the heels of a fresh opinion poll that continues to indicate … Continue reading →

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Aras 18: Claire Byrne Live Debate

Posted on Oct 16, 2018 by NFB

I have read some commentators say that this is among the worst political campaigns they have seen in Irish history, and while that may be a tad overblown as a sentiment, in truth it isn’t really that far off. The … Continue reading →

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Aras 18: RTE’s Presidential Pitches

Posted on Oct 10, 2018 by NFB

We are now a few weeks into an election campaign that is, to put it mildly, all rather dull. Nothing has occurred or been said that seems to indicate anything other than a resounding victory for the incumbent, with the … Continue reading →

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Aras 18: Ten Questions For Irish Presidential Candidates

Posted on Sep 26, 2018 by NFB

We have just left the period ahead of the actual start of a Presidential campaign, where a succession of possible candidates throw their name forward, some, or even many, of which will fail to get a nomination. It’s silly season … Continue reading →

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