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Catherine Connolly: Ireland’s presidential favourite who unified the left and went viral for her football skills

The mother-of-two from Shantalla, Co Galway, has been an elected politician for more than 25 years

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

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

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

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Disorder will be met with ‘very forceful response’, Justice Minister warns

Further violent behaviour around asylum seeker accommodation in Dublin will be met with a ‘very forceful response’, Ireland’s justice minister said.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

Fireworks and stones thrown at police for second night at asylum seeker hotel

It is the third night of demonstrations at Citywest following an alleged sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl nearby.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Irish police attacked for second night in a row at Dublin asylum seeker hotel

Protestors threw stones and fireworks at Gardai outside Dublin’s Citywest hotel

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Humphreys and Connolly make pitch to voters in final presidential TV debate

Voters go to the polls on Friday to elect the next president of Ireland.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

Independent regulator for environment in Northern Ireland recommended

The role is to include oversight of air and water quality, waste management, nature and biodiversity and the marine environment.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

Heimir Hallgrimsson knows scale of World Cup task despite win over Armenia

The Republic of Ireland face Portugal at home and Hungary away as the campaign comes to a head next month.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Evan Ferguson goal sees Ireland edge past Armenia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Second match syndrome and Portugal toll – Republic of Ireland talking points

Ireland sit bottom of Group F after three games and take on Armenia on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025