Left-wing firebrand Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide
Former barrister elected as Ireland’s 10th president in landslide
- Catherine Connolly has been elected as Ireland's 10th President, securing a landslide victory with 63 per cent of first preference votes.
- The former Galway barrister was declared the winner at Dublin Castle after being elected on the first count, receiving 914,143 votes.
- Ms Connolly pledged to be an inclusive president for all, promising to be a voice for peace, neutrality, and addressing the existential threat of climate change.
- The election saw a two-horse race between Ms Connolly and former Fine Gael minister Heather Humphreys, following Jim Gavin's withdrawal from campaigning.
- Outgoing President Michael D Higgins, Premier Micheal Martin, and Deputy Premier Simon Harris all congratulated Ms Connolly, who will be inaugurated on 11 November.