Connolly declared president of Ireland after landslide win
Summary
Catherine Connolly was elected as the president of Ireland in a landslide victory, becoming the country's 10th president. She received over 914,000 first preference votes, the highest number ever in an Irish presidential election. Connolly, an independent backed by major left-wing parties, takes over from Michael D Higgins.Key Facts
- Catherine Connolly was elected president of Ireland with a significant lead.
- Connolly is the 10th president of Ireland.
- She defeated Heather Humphreys, who conceded the election.
- The election result was announced at Dublin Castle.
- Connolly received 914,143 first preference votes, the most in Irish presidential election history.
- Previously, Connolly served as a TD in the Irish parliament since 2016.
- She made her acceptance speech in both Irish and English.
- The election had 213,738 spoiled votes and a 46% turnout.
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