Maria Steen
Maria Steen is a conservative campaigner and a prominent figure within Irish politics, known for her advocacy on various social and political issues. She has been involved in public discourse, often representing traditional values and engaging in debates about Ireland's future direction. Recently, she has emerged as a candidate for the presidency, seeking to contribute her vision and values to the national conversation.
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Maria Steen has said that a Hermès handbag she was photographed with at the time of her unsuccessful presidential bid was a gift from her husband.
‘The bag was a gift’ – Maria Steen on the presidential campaign accessory that prompted widespread comment – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-15Maria Steen was a prospective non-party political candidate who garnered significant attention.
A messy Dáil start, more housing woes and, finally, a new president – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-20
Maria Steen’s blue Hermès handbag is a suggested Halloween costume.
Need a topical Halloween costume? How about Maria Steen’s Hermès handbag, Sexy Louvre Robber or K-Pop House Hunter? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Maria Steen was featured in the campaign materials of the #spoilthevote movement.
Where are the patriots protesting when Irish men are the ones carrying out assaults? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-29
Maria Steen has said she is 'very grateful and humbled' to voters who wrote her name on the ballot in the presidential election.
Maria Steen ‘grateful and humbled’ to people who wrote her name on presidential ballot – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-26
Maria Steen was catapulted into political prominence by her failed attempt to gain entry to the race.
The winners and losers of the presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
A spoiled ballot had images of Maria Steen stuck on to the sheet of paper.
Spoiled presidential votes could reach unprecedented levels, early tallies indicate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Maria Steen is a conservative Catholic figure who was involved in the election but faced criticism.
the real winners (and losers) of the presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Maria Steen is a conservative campaigner who fell short of the nomination to get on the ballot.
Six things to watch when presidential election ballot boxes are opened – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
Maria Steen was a candidate who did not gather enough support to be on the ballot for the Irish presidency.
Présidentielle en Irlande : Catherine Connolly, proche de la gauche, donnée favorite pour succéder à Michael Higgins
France· 2025-10-25
Maria Steen left it too late to meet the constitutional requirements to get on the ballot.
No, Maria Steen wasn’t robbed and the election isn’t rigged – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-22
The list included others, including Maria Steen.
the candidates, how to vote, the powers of the president, and when will we know the result? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-21
Maria Steen's tough upbringing is noted, including sleeping in a Balenciaga bag.
Micheál Martin’s damage limitation might be too little too late after all – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Voters believe Maria Steen should have been included in the presidential race.
If Catherine Connolly wins, it means one of two things – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18Maria Steen looms large over the questions about representation in the election.
Only an earthquake can deny Catherine Connolly victory, based on this poll – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-16
Maria Steen is a conservative campaigner who tried and failed to secure entry to the presidential race.
Catherine Connolly holds commanding lead in presidential election race, new poll shows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-16Maria Steen is a conservative activist who failed to secure a nomination but has supporters urging tactical voting.
How do I vote tactically? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
Maria Steen is a qualified barrister who could explain the complexities of the presidential election process.
A week of so many leaks Fianna Fáil ought to call in the specialist plumbers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Maria Steen is mentioned as a candidate that Mary Bonnie would have preferred.
‘I wasn’t going to vote for Jim Gavin – what would a footballer know?’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Maria Steen is a failed election hopeful calling for the presidential election to be cancelled.
Everyone is knocking great enjoyment out of the Fianna Fáil drama which overshadowed budget day – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08
Maria Steen has called for the presidential election to be cancelled and run again, claiming its political legitimacy has been further undermined by Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin ending his campaign.
Maria Steen calls for election to be cancelled; Martin faces FF grilling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-08
Maria Steen has called for the 2025 Irish presidential election to be cancelled and run again.
Maria Steen calls for presidential election to be cancelled over Jim Gavin’s departure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-07Maria Steen's supporters may consider transferring their votes to Jim Gavin.
What happens to the ballot now that Jim Gavin has exited the race for the Áras? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-07Maria Steen is a barrister and conservative campaigner who recently failed to secure a nomination for the presidential election.
Barrister agrees to take on Simeon Burke to complete his legal training – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
Maria Steen criticized the political consensus after failing to secure enough support for her candidacy.
A timeline of Jim Gavin’s short-lived push for the presidency – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-06
The list included others, including Maria Steen.
A beginner’s guide to the Irish presidential election – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05Maria Steen is cited as an example of a locked out voter in the presidential election.
A gap has emerged between the Irish establishment and the Irish street – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Maria Steen is a barrister and conservative campaigner who recently failed to secure enough nominations to run for president.
Where next for the conservative right after Maria Steen’s failed presidential bid? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
Maria Steen's unsuccessful presidential bid is discussed by Declan Ganley.
Kieran Cuddihy hosts a zinger of a presidential debate. Just not the one you saw on TV – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
Maria Steen was a candidate for president whom Catherine Connolly considered nominating.
Elijah Burke removed from Catherine Connolly event after attempted interruption – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-03
