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Early tallies show Catherine Connolly surging ahead in Irish presidential poll

Counting began across the country at 9am on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Counting begins in Ireland’s presidential election

The choice is between three candidates, one of whom withdrew from campaigning three weeks ago.

Evening Standard

Polls close in Ireland’s presidential election

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

Evening Standard

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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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Voting in Irish presidential election begins

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

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.

Evening Standard

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

Ireland’s presidential election race now down to two women

Voters across the Republic of Ireland will head to the polls on October 24 to elect a new head of state to replace Michael D. Higgins. His replacement will be Ireland’s tenth president since the role of president was established in the 1937 constitution.

The Conversation

‘It hasn’t inspired’: turnout concerns grow close to Ireland’s presidential election

High rate of spoilt ballots also probable as poll shows 49% of voters do not feel represented by either candidate

The Guardian - UK

Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin withdraws from Irish presidential race

Election becomes unpredictable two-horse contest after political novice quits over debt revelations

The Guardian - UK

Did the Irish government block people from running for president?

Claims are circulating online that the Irish government has the power to stop people they disagree with from running for the country's highest office, as Ireland prepares for its presidential election in late October.

Euronews

The Guardian view on Ireland’s presidential election: a contest with consequences

Editorial: Since 1990, the heads of state of Britain’s closest neighbour have played important soft power roles. This needs to continue

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The Independent UK

Irish President suggests UN should exclude Israel and allies

Irish President Michael D Higgins has suggested Israel and countries that supply it with weapons should be excluded from the United Nations.

Evening Standard

Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential race

The Sinn Fein leader said her name would ‘not go forward’ as the party’s nominee for president.

Evening Standard

Bob Geldof wanted to be Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, says Martin

The Taoiseach said former pop star Geldof was one of a number of people who had expressed an interest in running for the role.

Evening Standard

Ireland will hold presidential election on October 24

So far, just two candidates have secured enough support to get on the ballot paper.

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The Independent UK

EU damaged by lethargic response to daily horror in Gaza – Irish president

‘Some leaders seem unable to use an appropriate language to express what is taking place,’ Michael D Higgins said.

Evening Standard

Conflict in Gaza at the ‘realm of non-accountability’, says Ireland’s president

Michael D Higgins described the ongoing conflict as a ‘tragic period’ in the world’s history.

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor ‘not fit to be president of Ireland’, minister says

The MMA fighter last month lost an appeal over a civil rape case in which a woman alleged she was attacked by McGregor in a Dublin hotel

Evening Standard

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, minister says

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.

Evening Standard

Higgins praises Princess Royal’s ‘significant contribution’ to UK-Ireland ties

Anne is attending the official opening day of the 150th Dublin Horse Show at the Royal Dublin Society.

Evening Standard

Irish president meets Princess Royal at his official Dublin residence

Anne last visited the Aras an Uachtarain in 2004.

The Independent UK

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley teases Irish presidential bid

Flatley remarked ‘somebody has to speak for the Irish people’ ahead of a possible Irish presidential bid

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