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Independent candidate Catherine Connolly set to become Ireland’s next president as rival concedes

by 25/10/2025
1 min read

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland’s next president after her rival conceded. 

Former cabinet minister Heather Humphreys said: “Catherine will be a president for all of us and she will be my president, and I really would like to wish her all the very, very best.

“I have absolutely not one regret.”

Ireland’s deputy premier has “sincerely” congratulated Ms Connolly on “becoming our next president of Ireland”.

Simon Harris, who leads the Fine Gael party that nominated her Ms Humphreys, said in a statement that Ms Connolly will be a president “for all this country and for all of us”.

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    Independent candidate Catherine Connolly set to become Ireland’s next president as rival concedes

    by 25/10/2025
    1 min read

    Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland’s next president after her rival conceded. 

    Former cabinet minister Heather Humphreys said: “Catherine will be a president for all of us and she will be my president, and I really would like to wish her all the very, very best.

    “I have absolutely not one regret.”

    Ireland’s deputy premier has “sincerely” congratulated Ms Connolly on “becoming our next president of Ireland”.

    Simon Harris, who leads the Fine Gael party that nominated her Ms Humphreys, said in a statement that Ms Connolly will be a president “for all this country and for all of us”.

    This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

    Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

    You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

    Unlock More

    Subscribe to receive your complimentary login credentials and unlock full access to all features and stories from Lord’s Press.

    As a journal of record, Lord’s Press remains freely accessible—thanks to the enduring support of our distinguished partners and patrons. Subscribing ensures uninterrupted access to our archives, special reports, and exclusive notices.

    LP Staff Writers

    Writers at Lord’s Press come from a range of professional backgrounds, including history, diplomacy, heraldry, and public administration. Many publish anonymously or under initials—a practice that reflects the publication’s long-standing emphasis on discretion and editorial objectivity. While they bring expertise in European nobility, protocol, and archival research, their role is not to opine, but to document. Their focus remains on accuracy, historical integrity, and the preservation of events and individuals whose significance might otherwise go unrecorded.

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