Leftwing Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election

EuronewsCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete October 25, 2025 at 04:57 PM

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Catherine Connolly, an independent left-wing candidate, won Ireland's presidential election with a landslide victory. The election took place on October 24, 2025, and early tallies showed Connolly holding a substantial lead over her centre-right opponent Heather Humphreys. Humphreys conceded defeat on Saturday afternoon, congratulating Connolly on her win. Connolly, 68, has been an outspoken critic of the European Union and Israel's actions in Gaza, and gained support among young voters who blamed government policy for the housing crisis. The election was largely ceremonial, with Irish presidents representing the country on a world stage and holding specific constitutional powers. Connolly will be Ireland's tenth president, succeeding outgoing president Michael D Higgins.

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