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Trouble hit Irish presidential candidate still on ballot paper despite dramatic exit

The Irish public will have a third name on their ballot paper alongside the two candidates actively contesting the race

The Independent UK

Disputes, footballs and ‘smear’ claims – Irish presidential election highlights

Here’s a look at some of the standout moments of the campaign

The Independent UK

Irish president election highlights: A tenant dispute, barristers and footballs

A look at some of the standout moments of the campaign.

Evening Standard

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Catherine Connolly: Ireland’s presidential favourite who unified the left and went viral for her football skills

The mother-of-two from Shantalla, Co Galway, has been an elected politician for more than 25 years

The Independent UK

High spirits from candidates on last day of presidential campaign

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly has a lead over Fine Gael hopeful Heather Humphreys in the opinion polls.

Evening Standard

Catherine Connolly: the outspoken leftwinger set to be Ireland’s next president

Independent candidate’s smooth campaign has enthused younger voters but views on Nato and Hamas may concern European allies

The Guardian - UK

Latest poll points to commanding Connolly victory in Irish presidential race

The left wing independent TD has a 19 percentage point lead over Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, according to the Business Post/Red C poll.

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Connolly and Humphreys make late push for votes in presidential campaign

Voters will go to the polls on Friday to elect a successor to Michael D Higgins as president of Ireland.

Evening Standard

Ireland’s presidential election race now down to two women

Voters across the Republic of Ireland will head to the polls on October 24 to elect a new head of state to replace Michael D. Higgins. His replacement will be Ireland’s tenth president since the role of president was established in the 1937 constitution.

The Conversation

Humphreys and Connolly make pitch to voters in final presidential TV debate

Voters go to the polls on Friday to elect the next president of Ireland.

Evening Standard

‘It hasn’t inspired’: turnout concerns grow close to Ireland’s presidential election

High rate of spoilt ballots also probable as poll shows 49% of voters do not feel represented by either candidate

The Guardian - UK

Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

The Tanaiste’s comments came after Fine Gael candidate for the Irish presidency suggested a Stormont parliament could be retained in a united Ireland.

Evening Standard

Stormont could be retained in united Ireland, says Heather Humphreys

Rival presidential candidate Catherine Connolly accused the Irish government of not doing enough to plan for constitutional change on the island.

Evening Standard

Connolly warns of ‘politics of fear’ as Humphreys says rival ‘insulted allies’

Catherine Connolly said Fine Gael was ‘worried’ while Heather Humphreys said she was not being ‘nasty’ in asking ‘simple’ questions.

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Connolly ahead of Humphreys in opinion polls as they gear up for on-air debate

A Business Post/Red C poll indicates that Catherine Connolly is on 36% and Heather Humphreys is on 25%.

Evening Standard

Connolly, who has been the underdog ‘all her life’, on her presidential vision

The left-wing independent candidate said there is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Fianna Fail supporters to back her campaign.

Evening Standard

Connolly hits back at Humphreys in radio debate over ‘scurrilous’ claim

The two presidential candidates were quizzed about their past records and plans for the presidency during the debate on RTE Radio 1.

The Guardian - UK

Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin withdraws from Irish presidential race

Election becomes unpredictable two-horse contest after political novice quits over debt revelations

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Evening Standard

Gavin withdrawal from presidential race ‘right decision’ – Fianna Fail ministers

Minister Jack Chambers said a ‘clear contradiction’ emerged in relation to Jim Gavin’s account of payments due to a former tenant.

Evening Standard

Presidential race now ‘clear choice’ between Government and Opposition, TD says

Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin announced he would be withdrawing from the race after acknowledging he had ‘made a mistake’.

Evening Standard

Jim Gavin drops out of Irish presidential race after ‘mistake’

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said Mr Gavin made the correct decision.

Evening Standard

Some Israeli government figures to be banned from Ireland, Irish premier says

Taoiseach Micheal Martin made the announcement during an address to the UN.

The Guardian - UK

Irish presidential election candidates confirmed as three-way race begins

Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin and leftwing independent Catherine Connolly in running for job

Evening Standard

Three-way race for Irish presidency confirmed as Maria Steen misses out

Voting day is on October 24.

Evening Standard

Catherine Connolly ‘welcomes scrutiny’ as she submits nomination papers

She answered some questions about her views on the IRA’s campaign of violence as well as her views on Hamas.

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