Dan Dennison

Media Journalist

Catherine Connolly elected after landslide win

Catherine Connolly has been elected the 10th president of Ireland in a landslide win over Heather Humphreys. Video: Dan Dennison/Chris Maddaloni

Pat Leahy on Catherine Connolly's presidential election landslide

Pat Leahy takes us through his top three points on the presidential election and the outcome of the vote. Video: Dan Dennison. Photograph: Niall Carson

Catherine Connolly votes in Galway

Catherine Connolly has cast her vote in the presidential election in Galway. Video: Dan Dennison

After 53 years on Talbot Street, Dublin city’s last wallpaper shop prepares to close

We speak with Eamonn Keane about the Family-owned Gerry Keane Wallpapers closing down after Christmas 2025. Video: Dan Dennison

Presidential election explained: the candidates, how to vote, the powers of the president, and when will we know the result?

Who can be president? Who can vote in presidential elections? When will we know the result?

Can the president introduce new policies?

Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison

The president's greatest power has never been used

Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison

Can the president veto a law?

Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison

Can anyone run for president?

Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison

Can the president criticise the government?

Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison

Does the president need permission to leave the State?

Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison

Can the president criticise the government?

Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison

Can the president veto a law?

Professor David Kenny of the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin outlines some of the key powers of the presidency. Video: Dan Dennison

Photo essay: Shackleton museum in Athy reopens with some striking additions

The crew did not succeed in quest to cross Antarctica but they achieved something more inspiring

A video timeline of Jim Gavin’s short-lived push for the presidency

Former Dublin GAA manager made a shock exit from the campaign late on Sunday night. Video: Dan Dennison

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