Connolly set to be Ireland’s next president after rival concedes defeat

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is poised to become Ireland’s next president after rival Heather Humphreys conceded, even as hand counts continue from Friday’s vote. Humphreys congratulated Connolly, calling her “a president for all of us,” while Deputy Prime Minister and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris wished her “every success.” Polls had shown strong support for Connolly, 68, whose campaign—backed by several left-leaning parties and popular with young people—emphasized a pro-Palestine stance and social justice. The winner will succeed Michael D Higgins; if confirmed, Connolly would be Ireland’s 10th president and third woman.

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