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<p>Catherine Connolly has been elected as Ireland’s 10th President. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

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LIVE: Catherine Connolly wins election and will become 10th president of Ireland

A national tally within the Connolly campaign suggests once the spoiled votes are excluded, Catherine Connolly will have 64% of the vote

<p>The Independent Galway TD described the decision to run as "torturous," but said she could not ignore those around her urging her to do so. Picture: Ray Ryan</p>

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Catherine Connolly: Who is Ireland's new president?

<p>President Michael D Higgins casts his vote in the 2025 presidential election. Picture: Jamie Childs/PA Wire </p>

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Cork Jazz Fest review: Cymande get into their groove at Opera House

Wedding of the Week: ‘Relaxed Kiwi approach’ was just what the GAA couple ordered

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Wedding of the Week: ‘Relaxed Kiwi approach’ was just what the GAA couple ordered

How to use smart meters to save money on electricity

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How to use smart meters to save money on electricity

Cork v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A

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Dáire O’Leary and Brian O’Sullivan recalled as Ben O'Connor makes mark on Cork squad

Saturday with Baz Ashmawy: 'Being part of a big family is just good fun'

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Saturday with Baz Ashmawy: 'Being part of a big family is just good fun'

Buttevant end 99-year wait for county glory with impressive win over St Nick's

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Buttevant end 99-year wait for county glory with impressive win over St Nick's

ELECTION: RESULTS

FULL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2025 RESULTS HUB HERE

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Taoiseach U-turns on Dublin Castle appearance as anger grows in Fianna Fáil over election

Taoiseach U-turns on Dublin Castle appearance as anger grows in Fianna Fáil over election

Spokespeople for Micheál Martin confirmed that the Taoiseach would not be in Dublin Castle, where the national results will be declared and where Catherine Connolly will be declared the winner

Dail returns after break

Tóibín spoiled his vote and wrote in Maria Steen

Catherine Connolly built a winning coalition that reshaped the presidential race

Catherine Connolly built a winning coalition that reshaped the presidential race

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Man arrested over alleged assault on Catherine Connolly canvasser

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Drink-driving accident blocked busy West Cork road, court hears

Drink-driving accident blocked busy West Cork road, court hears

Defendant lost control of his BMW and crashed it into a concrete fence post in Glengarriff, Bantry District Court heard

Getting to work on Cork's Shandon clock ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Getting to work on Cork's Shandon clock ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Man, 60s, dies as two injured in two-car crash in Wicklow

Man, 60s, dies as two injured in two-car crash in Wicklow

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Rob Gilsenan scores a try 25/10/2025

AIL Division 1A round-up: Former stars haunt St Mary's College and give UCD fourth win in a row

Meanwhile, Clontarf captain Dylan Donnellan continued his try-per-game strike-rate since the new season began, as the defending champions powered their way to a bonus point win at Old Belvedere.

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Verstappen finds the speed to scare rivals in Mexico after dominant practice

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Ireland's museums: Meet the people bringing Irish history to life

From Spike Island, to the Book of Kells, to the GPO museum, Tara Maher meets the people telling the stories of our past

Donnacha O'Callaghan: ‘I’m upbeat and positive and I want to be that way’

Donnacha O'Callaghan: ‘I’m upbeat and positive and I want to be that way’

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The sound of us: Colm O'Regan on the nature of Gallivanting with Words

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Birds of Ireland: Barn owl

Barn owls of all ages have a flat, white heart-shaped face and large, black eyes

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What a Difference a Day Makes: 'I was prepared to end it all — my dog is the reason I'm here today'

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Mick Clifford: Promises broken — the long trail of complaints against one Cork solicitor

A Cork solicitor facing multiple complaints has been ordered by the High Court to pay compensation to elderly clients left waiting years for justice

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You're not protecting women and children with violent protests

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Who's behind the Catherine Connolly deepfake video, and why?

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Patrick Kelly: From Cork's urban princes to brilliant rural standouts

S Patrick Kelly: From Cork's urban princes to brilliant rural standouts

The contrast of Sunday's Cork football pairings is stark. From the highly populated urban surrounds of the south side of Cork City to the sparsely-populated rural hinterland straddling the county bounds

Davy continues to add members to its regional teams

S Davy continues to add members to its regional teams

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S McCann FitzGerald appoints new partner to key antitrust and competition role

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S AIB strengthens its retail banking team

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Unpacking the chaos at Citywest — riots, race and the right

Deirdre O’Shaughnessy and Cormac O’Keeffe examine how fear and far-right agitation escalated peaceful protest into violent riots

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Michael Moynihan explores the GAA’s future in new book

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Tensions rise ahead of final presidential debate

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Watch: The Hope Foundation School sneak preview of the annual Men's Shed Halloween display

The Hope Foundation School in Cork got into the Halloween spirit during their visit to the Passage West Men’s Shed Halloween Display — complete with a pirate ship, spooky scenes, and plenty of ghostly fun. Video Chani Anderson.

Watch: Sean O’Sullivan has been running a polling station in his family home in Tipperary since 2007

Watch: Sean O’Sullivan has been running a polling station in his family home in Tipperary since 2007

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Watch: Finalists announced for the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards

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North Cork Creameries CEO Pat Sheahan to step down

North Cork Creameries CEO Pat Sheahan to step down

Mr Sheahan has served the company since 2013

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Tipperary farm awarded top prize at the Quality Milk Awards

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Poultry farmer's fears heighten after Fota outbreak of bird flu

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Revealed: The Irish auctions putting affordable art in the frame

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World

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Kamala Harris is not ruling out another run for the White House. In an interview with the BBC posted on Saturday, Ms Harris said she expects a woman will be president in the coming years, and it could “possibly” be her. “I am not done,” she said.

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Asylum seeker released from prison in error seen in London area, police say

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