Ireland’s new president, Catherine Connolly, is an outspoken left-winger who champions the rights of the Palestinians and opposes Europe’s militarization drive. Her resounding victory came as a huge ...

LONDON(AP) — Voters in Ireland went 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.

Ireland elected its 10th president over the weekend, the independent, left-wing candidate, Catherine Connolly. She will be inaugurated next month. The president in Ireland serves as the head of state, ...

Ireland Election Left-wing independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly arrives at Dublin Castle for the count in Ireland's presidential election to replace Michael D. Higgins, who has served ...

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, who secured the backing of Ireland's left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin, has won the country's presidential election in a landslide victory against her ...

Ireland Presidential Election Catherine Connolly smiles to supporters after being elected as the new President of Ireland at Dublin Castle, Ireland, Saturday, Oct. 25 ...