Irish presidential election, 2004

The date for Ireland's presidential election was set for 22 October, 2004. However, nominations closed at noon on 1 October and the incumbent president, Mary McAleese, who had nominated herself in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, was the only person nominated. Accordingly she was re-elected for a second seven-year term of office without the need to hold a contest. This is the third time a president has been returned unopposed, following President O'Kelly in 1952 and President Hillery in 1983. President McAleese's re-inauguration took place on 11 November.

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Ireland's - 22 October - 2004 - 1 October - President - Mary McAleese - Constitution - President O'Kelly - 1952 - President Hillery - 1983 - 11 November

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