Catherine Connolly elected as president of Ireland
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Published: Oct 26, 2025, 10:53 IST | Updated: Oct 26, 2025, 10:53 IST
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Ireland has elected its first openly leftwing independent president in modern history, marking a seismic political shift. Catherine Connolly, a 68-year-old former barrister and Galway MP, has been declared the republic’s next president after securing a landslide 63% of first-preference votes — a stunning result that has shaken the political establishment and redefined the country’s centre of gravity.
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