"Catherine Connolly was first out of the traps - Heather needs to show that wit former colleagues raved about Heather Humphreys must be hoping it's a case of the tortoise and the hare. The hare in this case is Catherine Connolly, the very first to be off and running in the presidential race and who now comfortably leads it with less than two weeks to go."
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Catherine Connolly entered the presidential race first and currently leads comfortably with under two weeks remaining. Heather Humphreys faces the challenge of closing the gap and must demonstrate the wit that former colleagues praised. The contest is framed with a tortoise-and-hare metaphor, suggesting a possible late surge could alter standings. Early entry has yielded a frontrunner advantage for Connolly at this stage. Voter decisions will determine whether Humphreys can mount a comeback before the deadline. An Irish Independent WhatsApp channel offers ongoing campaign updates and the latest news. Polling dynamics, campaign messaging, and candidate visibility will influence final outcomes in the remaining days.
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