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The Latest Breaking News on Catherine Connolly: Underdog Galway runner who won the race to the Aras

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

Catherine Connolly vows to be president for all after election win

‘My message is, use your voice in every way you can,’ Ms Connolly told the crowd gathered at Dublin Castle.

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

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Catherine Connolly’s landslide shakes Ireland’s establishment – but not its politics

Connolly’s stunning victory humbles old parties and energises the left, yet it’s no revolution: the presidency remains symbolic

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

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Leftwing Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election

Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys conceded defeat after early tallies showed Connolly was on the course to be elected the country's next president.

Euronews

Left-Wing Independent Connolly Set to Shake Up Irish Politics

Leftwing independent Catherine Connolly is on course for a historic presidential win, marking Ireland's most significant ideological shift in decades.

International Business Times UK

Heather Humphreys says family suffered ‘awful sectarian abuse’ during campaign

The Fine Gael candidate said she had ‘no regrets’ about running for the Irish presidency.

The Independent UK

Early tallies suggest Catherine Connolly is leading candidate in Ireland's presidential election

Vote counting is underway in Ireland's presidential election, with early results showing a strong lead for left-wing independent Catherine Connolly

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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Early tallies show Catherine Connolly surging ahead in Irish presidential poll

Counting began across the country at 9am on Saturday.

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