Sean Defoe runs his eye over the first Presidential election debate grading the winners and losers

This episode comes to you from Canada and the travelling pack covering Ireland's appearance at the UN summit in New York and meeting the Prime Minister of Canada

Jamie O Hara examines what the discovery of two Asian Hornet nests could mean for the country.

This week Sean catches up with Fianna Fáil Presidential candidate Jim Gavin after he secured the nomination ahead of MEP Billy Kelleher

As Jim Gavin enters the race for the Presidency Off The Ball's GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney joins Sean Defoe to discuss what Gavin might be like as a politician. What can we learn from his time as Dublin boss about how he would approach the Áras?

In this episode of Let Me Explain, Sean Defoe takes a fascinating trip down memory lane to explore the controversies that have shaped Irish presidential elections. From high-profile scandals to sharp political clashes, Sean covers how some candidates faced firestorms—sometimes of their own making.

In this episode of Let Me Explain, Sean Defoe dives into the intriguing world of presidential powers and constraints in Ireland. What can the President actually say, and what rules govern their speech?

Mairead McGuinness has pulled out of the Presidential race.

In a shock statement this afternoon the former EU Commissioner said she was doing so on medical advice after spending time in hospital last week.

She said she doesn't believe she has the strength to give the campaign her all. 

McGuinness had been the favourite to win the election and replace Michael D Higgins.

Could Ireland see its first head-to-head presidential election in 50 years this November?