Latest poll: Catherine Connolly on course for commanding victory in presidential race

Presidential poll: Independent candidate Catherine Connolly (left) and Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is now leading Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys by 19 points, in the final poll ahead of election day on Friday.

The latest Business Post/Red C poll shows that Ms Connolly is on 44% support, an increase of eight points compared to the previous poll.