Catherine Connolly Elected President of Ireland

Veteran independent lawmaker Catherine Connolly is poised to become Ireland’s next president following Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys’ concession, marking the end of Michael D Higgins’ seven-year term. Connolly, a unifying figure for left-wing parties and a critic of military spending and EU integration, has gained attention for her pro-Palestinian stance amidst recent controversies.

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