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

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is a critic of European rearmament who has drawn youth support

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

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.

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.

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.