Dan Dennison

Dan Dennison

Media Journalist

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

Storm Amy: Tree down in Herbert Park

A tree fell during Storm Amy in Donnybrook in Herbert Park.

Turning a Celtic Tiger golf course into native woodland

The former Glen of the Downs Golf Course greens are now covered in 80,000 native trees, planted by Anke and John Moran. Video: Dan Dennison

Presidential candidates join the crowds at the ploughing

Presidential candidates Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin and Heather Humphreys joined the thousands who attended the Ploughing Championships. Video: Dan Dennison

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