"Independent candidate secures 63pc of valid votes, making it a huge win for the left President Michael D Higgins hails Connolly's 'momentous' day Heather Humphreys only manages to win Cavan-Monaghan constituency Almost 13pc spoil votes in 46pc turnout President-elect Catherine Connolly has promised to deliver on her vision of a new republic as the Independent candidate claimed the most stunning of victories over the political establishment at Dublin Castle last night."
"of a new republic as the Independent candidate claimed the most stunning of victories over the political establishment at Dublin Castle last night Ms Connolly (68) will take up office at Áras an Uachtaráin on November 11 and last night, the newly elected tenth president promised "Fís nua don tíre", a new Republic that champions diversity, takes confidence in Irish identity and values those who have come to live in Ireland"
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly secured 63% of valid votes, achieving a major left-wing victory over the political establishment. President Michael D Higgins hailed the day as 'momentous'. Heather Humphreys won only the Cavan‑Monaghan constituency. Voter turnout stood at 46%, with almost 13% of ballots spoiled. Connolly, 68, claimed a stunning victory at Dublin Castle and will be inaugurated as the tenth president at Áras an Uachtaráin on November 11. Connolly pledged a 'Fís nua don tíre', a new republic that champions diversity, affirms confidence in Irish identity, and values people who have come to live in Ireland.
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