Catherine Connolly is singled to become Ireland’s president
Unofficial counts from multiple regions, including Dublin, Galway, Donegal, Clare, Meath, and Waterford, show Connolly leading by significant margins, in some areas capturing up to two-thirds of first-preference votes. In Donegal, early tallies placed her at 75%, while in Waterford she secured 59%, according to reports.
If officially confirmed, Connolly’s triumph would represent the first time in modern Irish history that a left-wing candidate has won the presidency on first-preference votes, delivering a notable setback to the ruling Fine Gael–Fianna Fáil coalition.
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin extended congratulations, calling it a “very comprehensive election victory” and confirming Connolly as Ireland’s next president. In a government statement, he commended her “successful and impactful campaign,” noting she earned a “clear mandate to represent the people of Ireland as Uachtarán na hÉireann (President of Ireland) over the next seven years.”
“The people have made their choice, and I have no doubt Catherine Connolly will serve the country well,” Martin added, expressing his anticipation to collaborate with the new president as Ireland continues to “play a significant role on the global stage,” especially with the EU Presidency coming up in the second half of 2026.
“People are speaking with a very loud voice in support of those values today,” remarked Paul Murphy, a member of parliament from a left-wing alliance, describing Connolly’s projected win as “the biggest margin of any presidential candidate ever.”
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