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Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is on track to become Ireland's next president, with her rival, Heather Humphreys, conceding defeat. Connolly, 68, has garnered strong voter support, particularly from left-leaning parties including Sinn Fein, the Labour Party, and the Social Democrats. Prime Minister Micheal Martin has congratulated Connolly on
Presidential elections
The Irish presidential election saw a record number of spoilt ballots, with 13% of all votes cast being invalid. This is a significant increase from the last presidential election, where there were 18,438 spoilt ballots. The turnout for the election was 46%, up from the 2018 presidential election'
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In a striking turn of events, Ireland's presidential election has seen the resounding win of Catherine Connolly, a left-wing republican endorsed by Kneecap, over Heather Humphreys of Fianna Fáil. Connolly's campaign, built on promises of free public transport, housing as a human right, and support for
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Kamala Harris, the former US Vice President, has once again sparked speculation about her future political plans. In an interview with the BBC, she hinted at the possibility of another presidential bid, saying "In their lifetime for sure" to a question about when her baby nieces would see
Palestinian Arabs
Catherine Connolly, a radical left-winger with a history of promoting a united Ireland and criticizing Israel's actions, has won the Irish presidential election in a decisive victory. Connolly, who has been likened to 'an Irish Jeremy Corbyn', secured a record 63% of first-preference votes, more than
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The US Justice Department has announced that it will be monitoring polling stations in six counties in California and New Jersey ahead of the November 4 general election. This move has triggered criticism from Democrats, who have concerns about the Trump administration's intentions in the wake of President
Presidential elections
Catherine Connolly, an independent candidate from Galway, has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland in a landslide victory, securing 63% of first preferences. Connolly's win follows a two-horse race with former Fine Gael minister Heather Humphreys, who won 29% of first preference votes. The election saw
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Catherine Connolly, an independent politician, has secured Ireland's 10th presidency, winning 63.36% of the first preference votes in a landslide victory. Supported by left-wing parties, including Sinn Fein, Connolly competed with Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys, a former government minister, in the election. The results were
Campaign debates
The impending presidency of Catherine Connolly, an independent left-wing TD for Galway, has sparked a colorful and eccentric presidential election campaign. The campaign's focus on policy issues, despite the president's lack of executive power, has raised questions about the role of the Irish presidency in the
Presidential elections
Catherine Connolly, a veteran Left-winger, is poised to become Ireland's president with a significant majority, after her only rival conceded in the presidential election. The 68-year-old independent candidate, supported by an alliance of Left-wing opposition parties, including Sinn Féin, had been the clear favourite throughout the campaign. With
Political parties
The US Justice Department announced Friday that it will be monitoring polling stations in six counties in California and New Jersey ahead of the November 4 general election. This move has been met with criticism from Democrats, who have expressed distrust in the Trump administration's ability to act
Political campaigns
According to a recent LucidTalk poll for the Belfast Telegraph, people in Northern Ireland who were able to cast a ballot in the Irish presidential election would have predominantly backed Catherine Connolly, an Independent TD, with 33% of the vote. The poll found significant support for Connolly among Sinn Fein
