Catherine Connolly confirmed as next President of Ireland with resounding election success
Catherine Connolly elected President of Ireland with 63% first-preference votes after spoilt votes excluded, securing 914,143 votes on the first count.
From the first count to Fianna Fail's deposit: five things to look out for as country selects 10th president
Low turnout, increased spoiled ballots, a Fianna Fáil candidate could reclaim a €250,000 deposit at 12.5%, and an early first count may decide the election.
Polling closes for presidential election with turnout reported low nationwide
A notable number of voters are deliberately spoiling ballots to protest candidate diversity, specific exclusions, or to convey abusive and far-right messages on social media.
Turnout picks up in final hours of voting as Ireland votes for its 10th president
Voters are spoiling ballots in protest over candidate diversity, campaign-led boycotts, references to a local alleged assault, and abusive or far-right messages.