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‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Tanaiste Simon Harris said Ireland had to ‘stand by our word’ on the Mercosur deal.

Evening Standard

‘Hold Israel accountable,’ detained Irish citizens tell committee

‘If another country had kidnapped Irish citizens, what would we have done?’ the committee was asked.

The Independent UK

Harris takes finance post in Irish Cabinet reshuffle

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has assumed the position as Finance Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by a high-profile resignation.

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Connolly vows all voices will be heard as she becomes Ireland’s new president

Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris were among those attending the ceremony in St Patrick’s Hall at Dublin Castle.

Evening Standard

Catherine Connolly declared President of Ireland

A ceremony took place at St Patrick’s Hall in Dublin Castle.

Evening Standard

Dignitaries gather for inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Irish president

The ceremony is taking place at Dublin Castle.

Evening Standard

Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president

After signing a written declaration, Ms Connolly will officially become Ireland’s next president.

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Government looking at ‘every aspect’ of migration policy – Taoiseach

Tanaiste Simon Harris, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, said migration was ‘too high’ in Ireland.

Evening Standard

Catherine Connolly’s election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics

After a bizarre contest in which both government candidates blew their chances, the left has shown it can unite to win, says Irish Times columnist Justine McCarthy

The Guardian - UK

Questions remain over Catherine Connolly’s ‘new republic’

Catherine Connolly said her supporters had come together to “shape a new Republic”.

Evening Standard

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

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

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

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.

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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 Guardian - UK

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

Polls close in Ireland’s presidential election

Turnout – which will be closely scrutinised – was 44% in the last presidential election.

Evening Standard

Voting in Irish presidential election begins

The race has boiled down to a head-to-head between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys.

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Irish president election highlights: A tenant dispute, barristers and footballs

A look at some of the standout moments of the campaign.

The Independent UK

Heather Humphreys: From a rural farm on the border to a presidential bid

She grew up on a farm outside a village called Drum, located at the Cavan-Monaghan border.

The Independent UK

Disputes, footballs and ‘smear’ claims – Irish presidential election highlights

Here’s a look at some of the standout moments of the campaign

Evening Standard

High spirits from candidates on last day of presidential campaign

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly has a lead over Fine Gael hopeful Heather Humphreys in the opinion polls.

The Guardian - UK

Catherine Connolly: the outspoken leftwinger set to be Ireland’s next president

Independent candidate’s smooth campaign has enthused younger voters but views on Nato and Hamas may concern European allies

Evening Standard

Latest poll points to commanding Connolly victory in Irish presidential race

The left wing independent TD has a 19 percentage point lead over Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, according to the Business Post/Red C poll.

Evening Standard

Connolly and Humphreys make late push for votes in presidential campaign

Voters will go to the polls on Friday to elect a successor to Michael D Higgins as president of Ireland.

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