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Catherine Connolly elected as Ireland's new president : NPR

Independent lawmaker Catherine Connolly, 68, won Ireland’s presidency with 63% of the vote, defeating center-right former minister Heather Humphreys in a landslide backed by left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin. The largely ceremonial post represents Ireland on the world stage; Connolly, who succeeds Michael D. Higgins, vowed to be an inclusive voice for peace and diversity. Known for criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza and the EU’s militarization, she champions Irish military neutrality and a referendum on deployment rules. At Dublin Castle, she promised to speak when necessary while respecting the office’s limits.

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