Former barrister elected as Ireland’s 10th president in landslide IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025
Scottish prison population hits record high Some 8,430 people were housed in Scotland’s jails on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
Catherine Connolly: Underdog Galway runner who won the race to the Aras The left-wing independent candidate showed her political and physical stamina during the final months of the campaign. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Catherine Connolly vows to be president for all after election win ‘My message is, use your voice in every way you can,’ Ms Connolly told the crowd gathered at Dublin Castle. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Questions remain over Catherine Connolly’s ‘new republic’ Catherine Connolly said her supporters had come together to “shape a new Republic”. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Catherine Connolly’s landslide shakes Ireland’s establishment – but not its politics Connolly’s stunning victory humbles old parties and energises the left, yet it’s no revolution: the presidency remains symbolic The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025
Reform MP apologises after slamming adverts ‘full of black people’ Sarah Pochin said her comments were phrased poorly The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
Congratulations for Connolly as victory in presidential election looks imminent The leaders of Ireland’s main political parties have congratulated the independent candidate. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Catherine Connolly needed Sinn Fein support – McDonald Leaders of parties which backed the independent candidate have been congratulating her ahead of an expected decisive victory. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Catherine Connolly and the paradoxes of the Irish presidency Ireland is set to have a new president in the form of Catherine Connolly, an independent leftwing TD for Galway, and former deputy speaker of the Dáil. The Conversation · Oct 25, 2025
A tenant dispute, smears and solos: Key points from Irish presidential election Here is a look back at the standout moments of Ireland’s 2025 election campaign. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Leftwing Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys conceded defeat after early tallies showed Connolly was on the course to be elected the country's next president. Euronews · Oct 25, 2025
Left-Wing Independent Connolly Set to Shake Up Irish Politics Leftwing independent Catherine Connolly is on course for a historic presidential win, marking Ireland's most significant ideological shift in decades. International Business Times UK · Oct 25, 2025
Heather Humphreys says family suffered ‘awful sectarian abuse’ during campaign The Fine Gael candidate said she had ‘no regrets’ about running for the Irish presidency. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 High-profile names who failed to get on ballot paper in race for Aras There was some criticism of the small number of candidates, leading to focus on the strict nomination criteria.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025 Early tallies suggest Catherine Connolly is leading candidate in Ireland's presidential election Vote counting is underway in Ireland's presidential election, with early results showing a strong lead for left-wing independent Catherine Connolly
The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025 Leftwinger Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide Independent pledges to be ‘president for all’ after taking 63% of vote in upset for political establishment
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 Connolly congratulated by presidential opponent as she looks on course for win Heather Humphreys said she did not regret running in the election.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025 Left-wing firebrand Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide Catherine Connolly says she will be ‘an inclusive president for all of you’ after winning the election
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 Early tallies show Catherine Connolly surging ahead in Irish presidential poll Counting began across the country at 9am on Saturday.
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 Counting begins in Ireland’s presidential election The choice is between three candidates, one of whom withdrew from campaigning three weeks ago.
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025 Polls close in Ireland’s presidential election Turnout – which will be closely scrutinised – was 44% in the last presidential election.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 What to know about Ireland's election as the country votes for a new president Voters in Ireland are going to the polls to elect one of two women as their new president
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025 Ireland votes for next president as polls predict landslide for Catherine Connolly Leftwing independent widely expected to succeed Michael D Higgins, amid concerns about turnout and spoilt ballots
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025 Voting in Irish presidential election begins The race has boiled down to a head-to-head between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys.