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3 months ago

Catherine Connolly becomes the Republic of Ireland's 10th president, as Michael D Higgins' term ends after 14 years.

From Mamdani-style visual branding to basketball clips, Catherine Connolly found her audience and spoke in a language they understood

Last weekend, Ireland elected as its next president a leftwing pac…

4 months ago

Catherine Connolly’s election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics | Justine McCarthy ⊕⊕

After a bizarre contest in which both government candidates blew their chances, the left has shown it can unite to win

The magical ingredient required to become the president of Ireland is as mysterio…

Catherine Connolly, 68, said she was 'absolutely delighted' to have defeated former cabinet minister Heather Humphreys in the battle to succeed Michael D Higgins as the republic's head of state.
Ms Connolly was battling it out against former cabinet minister Heather Humphreys, after third candidate ex-Dublin football manager Jim Gavin withdrew from campaigning.
Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys wait to find out who will replace Michael D Higgins and become Ireland's 10th president.

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

Irish voters go to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with final opini…

5 months ago

Since 1990, the heads of state of Britain’s closest neighbour have played important soft power roles. This needs to continue

The idea that the next head of state might be an elected one is as remote f…

President Michael D Higgins will step down from the role when his term ends later this year.

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