As it happened: 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
As it happened: Catherine Connolly wins election and will become 10th president of Ireland

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

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 - 19:23
Greg Murphy, Paul Hosford, Tadgh McNally, Louise Burne and PA

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