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Event for SPIRe Alumni and Faculty - Irish Presidential Election

Event for SPIRe alumni and faculty – “Ireland's Presidency: More Than a Figurehead?”

Ireland’s Presidency: More Than a Figurehead?

Join us for this exclusive UCD SPIRe Alumni event as we get an insider look at the power, politics and purpose of Ireland’s highest office. We are delighted to welcome our distinguished panelists:

  • Art O’Leary, Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin/The Electoral Commission and former Secretary General to the President
  • Kevin Rafter, Full Professor of Political Communication at DCU and editor of “The Irish Presidency”
  • Moderated by Sheila Naughton, RTÉ

This event will offer a valuable opportunity for Politics and International Relations alumni to connect, reflect on current political developments, and network over light refreshments.

We look forward to welcoming you:

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 
Venue: MoLi Museum of Literature Ireland (St Stephen’s Green)

Registration is required: (opens in a new window)Register Here

UCD School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe)

School Office: G301, Newman Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.