Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Connolly Wins Irish Presidential Election
Catherine Connolly, a 68-year-old independent politician, won the Irish presidential election with a majority of votes.
Connolly, who served in parliament since 2016 and was backed by left-wing parties, defeated Heather Humphreys.
Connolly's win marks a new chapter as she succeeds Michael D. Higgins.
Connolly has previously worked as a psychologist and barrister, and will become the 10th president of Ireland.
Catherine Connolly won the Irish presidential election.
Connolly received 63.36% of the first preference votes.
Heather Humphreys, also a candidate, congratulated Connolly.
Connolly is an independent politician.
Connolly served as a member of parliament since 2016.
- Who
- Catherine Connolly
- What
- Won Ireland's presidential election
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Ireland
- Why
- No specific reason given.
- Winner
- Catherine Connolly
- Vote Share
- 63.36%
- Opponent
- Heather Humphreys
- Political Affiliation
- Independent
- Age
- 68
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