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Catherine Connolly: Underdog Galway runner who won the race to the Aras

The left-wing independent candidate showed her political and physical stamina during the final months of the campaign.

Evening Standard

Questions remain over Catherine Connolly’s ‘new republic’

Catherine Connolly said her supporters had come together to “shape a new Republic”.

Evening Standard

Congratulations for Connolly as victory in presidential election looks imminent

The leaders of Ireland’s main political parties have congratulated the independent candidate.

Evening Standard

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Catherine Connolly needed Sinn Fein support – McDonald

Leaders of parties which backed the independent candidate have been congratulating her ahead of an expected decisive victory.

Evening Standard

A tenant dispute, smears and solos: Key points from Irish presidential election

Here is a look back at the standout moments of Ireland’s 2025 election campaign.

Evening Standard

Polls close in Ireland’s presidential election

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

Evening Standard

Voting in Irish presidential election begins

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

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

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

Evening Standard

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

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

Disorder will be met with ‘very forceful response’, Justice Minister warns

Further violent behaviour around asylum seeker accommodation in Dublin will be met with a ‘very forceful response’, Ireland’s justice minister said.

Evening Standard

Long-awaited trial of Soldier F withstood potential collapse over evidence

Soldier F’s defence team maintained their position that the key evidence against him was ‘unreliable’.

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‘This is not fun and games’: Irish police ask people not to engage in disorder

An Garda Siochana made the appeal after a third night of demonstrations at a hotel housing asylum seekers.

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Seventeen people charged after second night of disorder near asylum seeker hotel

A total of 24 people were arrested amid the disorder at Citywest Hotel on Wednesday night.

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Irish police arrest 23 during second night of disorder near asylum seeker hotel

Irish police were directly struck with fireworks, stones and other debris near the entrance of a hotel housing asylum seekers.

Evening Standard

Fireworks and stones thrown at police for second night at asylum seeker hotel

It is the third night of demonstrations at Citywest following an alleged sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl nearby.

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Irish police attacked for second night in a row at Dublin asylum seeker hotel

Protestors threw stones and fireworks at Gardai outside Dublin’s Citywest hotel

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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

Independent regulator for environment in Northern Ireland recommended

The role is to include oversight of air and water quality, waste management, nature and biodiversity and the marine environment.

The Independent UK

Heimir Hallgrimsson knows scale of World Cup task despite win over Armenia

The Republic of Ireland face Portugal at home and Hungary away as the campaign comes to a head next month.

The Independent UK

Evan Ferguson goal sees Ireland edge past Armenia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.

The Independent UK

Second match syndrome and Portugal toll – Republic of Ireland talking points

Ireland sit bottom of Group F after three games and take on Armenia on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Heimir Hallgrimsson: Win all that matters as Republic of Ireland face Armenia

Ireland have taken just one point from their first three qualifiers.

Evening Standard

Shackleton museum in Co Kildare reopens after multi-million redevelopment

A stunning iceberg-like extension features as part of the museum revamp, in honour of the Kildare-born explorer.

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