Ireland's Presidential Election: Counting Begins Amid Predictions of a Landslide
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Early tallies in the Irish presidential election show strong support for independent candidate Catherine Connolly, who expressed delight with the results. The election features Connolly, backed by left-wing parties, and Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys, with votes being counted across 43 constituencies. The turnout may be low, and the final result will be announced at Dublin Castle.