Connolly declared president of Ireland after landslide win

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete October 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM

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Catherine Connolly was declared the president of Ireland after securing a landslide victory over Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys. The 68-year-old independent candidate from Galway received 914,143 first preference votes (63%), marking a record in Irish presidential election history. Connolly pledged to serve as an "inclusive president for all" and emphasized her commitment to peace, neutrality, and addressing climate change. The election took place on March 25th, with a turnout of 46%. Humphreys conceded the race, acknowledging Connolly's mandate from the people. Connolly will succeed Michael D Higgins, who has completed his maximum two terms as president.

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