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

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…

Early tallies indicate resounding victory for leftwinger as voters deliver humbling rebuke to government

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

Catherine Connolly, a pro-Palestine, left-wing candidate, is on course for landslide victory as vote counting continues.

The result, long clear from early tallies, was officially announced at Dublin Castle.

Catherine Connolly, a left-leaning independent, wins the Irish presidential election, marking a significant political shift in Ireland.

Catherine Connolly, an independent socialist, was elected Ireland's next president in a landslide on Saturday. Connolly, 68, won a record 63.4% valid vote.

Our Dublin correspondent takes a look at the president-elect's campaign and priorities for her seven-year tenure.