A hotly contested race is anticipated following the withdrawal of one of the three candidates.

A hotly contested race is anticipated following the withdrawal of one of the three candidates.

Leftwing independent widely expected to succeed Michael D Higgins, but fears grow over low turnout and spoilt ballots

Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys wait to find out who will replace Michael D Higgins and become Ireland's 10th president.

LONDON: Voters in Ireland went to the polls Friday to elect one of two women as their new president for the next seven years, a largely ceremonial role in the European Union…

Counting was underway for Ireland's presidential election, with early tallies suggesting a significant lead for left-wing independent Catherine Connolly.