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

Independent candidate’s smooth campaign has enthused younger voters but views on Nato and Hamas may concern European allies

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

Catherine Connolly, whose campaign was rocked by a last-minute deepfake video, is predicted to win.

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…

È un'indipendente di sinistra che piace soprattutto ai giovani

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

Catherine Connolly, a left-wing candidate, is poised to become Ireland's next president as opponents concede defeat.

Catherine Connolly führte einen politischen Wahlkampf, obwohl das Präsidentenamt auch in Irland eher ein repräsentatives ist. Unterstützt wurde die unabhängige bisherige…

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

Ex psicologa e avvocata, ha ottenuto una vittoria schiacciante. Il Guardian: «Promuove l’uguaglianza e intende tutelare la neutralità irlandese da quello che d…

L'ex psicologa e avvocata è stata sostenuta dalla sinistra e dai giovani. Una sconfitta netta per il governo di centrodestra

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

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

Schiacciante vittoria della candidata indipendente di sinistra Catherine Connolly alle presidenziali in Irlanda che ottiene il 63% dei voti. Alla sfidante Heather Humphreys il…

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

Catherine Connolly triumphs in contest marked by unprecedented number of spoilt ballots

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.