What to know about Ireland’s election as the country votes for a new president

What to know about Ireland’s election as the country votes for a new president

Voters in Ireland are going to the polls Friday to elect one of two women as their new president for the next seven years, a largely ceremonial role in the European Union member country. Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent lawmaker who has the backing of Sinn Fein and is known for her strong stance against … Read more

Vote counting begins in tight Irish election

Vote counting begins in tight Irish election

A man walks past a campaign poster in Dublin, Friday Nov. 29, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Vote counting in Ireland’s general election gets underway on Saturday (November 30, 2024) with an exit poll indicating a tight finish between the three main parties. After voting concluded on late Friday (November 29, 2024), an exit poll … Read more