Ireland’s Catherine Connolly set to be president after rival concedes

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseOctober 25, 2025 at 06:23 PM

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Irish voters are expected to have elected Catherine Connolly as their new president after her centrist rival, Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael party, conceded defeat on Saturday. The election was marked by a record number of spoiled ballots and low turnout due to voter frustration over the lack of right-wing options and concerns about immigration and crime. Connolly, a 68-year-old independent lawyer known for criticizing both the United States and European Union, secured what appeared to be a landslide victory. Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris congratulated Connolly, wishing her success in representing all of Ireland despite the ceremonial role's limited political power.

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