Connolly, an independent candidate, built momentum as the campaign progressed, enthused younger voters and was elected with ...

The outcome came days after rock star Bob Geldof said he could have “walked it in” and won the presidency if he had acted in time and entered the race.

It began with just three candidates on offer for the first time in 35 years, and then one dropped out, leaving two to choose from for the first time in 50 years. As the country reflects on the ...

Catherine Connolly, an independent socialist, was elected Ireland's next president in a landslide on Saturday. Connolly, 68, ...

LONDON -- Independent politician Catherine Connolly has won Ireland's presidential election and will serve as the country's ...

The office of president is seen as a largely ceremonial role which involves hosting heads of state at the official residence, ...

Connolly is an outspoken critic of Israel's actions in Gaza and has vowed to use her presidency to be a "voice for peace" in ...

Questions have been raised about the judgment of Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and his deputy leader Jack Chambers in picking the political novice for the contest, and the shortcomings in the ...

Catherine Connolly has been elected as the president of Ireland after a landslide victory. She has become the 10th president ...

Catherine Connolly will be Ireland's 10th president after a massive victory over Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin ...

The role is the only national office directly elected by the people, yet it holds very little meaningful power.