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Leftwinger Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide

Independent pledges to be ‘president for all’ after taking 63% of vote in upset for political establishment

The Guardian - UK

Connolly congratulated by presidential opponent as she looks on course for win

Heather Humphreys said she did not regret running in the election.

Evening Standard

Left-wing firebrand Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide

Catherine Connolly says she will be ‘an inclusive president for all of you’ after winning the election

The Independent UK

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Early tallies show Catherine Connolly surging ahead in Irish presidential poll

Counting began across the country at 9am on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Counting begins in Ireland’s presidential election

The choice is between three candidates, one of whom withdrew from campaigning three weeks ago.

Evening Standard

Polls close in Ireland’s presidential election

Turnout – which will be closely scrutinised – was 44% in the last presidential election.

Evening Standard

What to know about Ireland's election as the country votes for a new president

Voters in Ireland are going to the polls to elect one of two women as their new president

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Ireland votes for next president as polls predict landslide for Catherine Connolly

Leftwing independent widely expected to succeed Michael D Higgins, amid concerns about turnout and spoilt ballots

The Guardian - UK

Voting in Irish presidential election begins

The race has boiled down to a head-to-head between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys.

Evening Standard

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

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

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Conversation

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.

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Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘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

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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