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What to know about Ireland’s election as the country votes for a new 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 member country. Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent lawmaker who has the backing of Sinn Féin and is known for her strong stance against Israel, is widely seen as the leading candidate to become the head of state.
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theguardian.com
Catherine Connolly: the outspoken leftwinger set to be Ireland’s next president
Independent candidate’s smooth campaign has enthused younger voters but views on Nato and Hamas may concern European allies
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aljazeera.com
Irish presidential election: Who is running and what’s at stake?
A hotly contested race is anticipated following the withdrawal of one of the three candidates.
