Catherine Connolly is officially declared the Republic of Ireland's next president Connolly will be the country's 10th president, taking over from Michael D Higgins who has served the maximum two terms in office Heather Humphreys,

Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland's next president after her rival conceded defeat in the presidential election.

Connolly has garnered the backing of a range of left-leaning parties, including Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats.

The veteran Left-winger Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland’s new president by a landslide margin after her only rival conceded.

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland's next president after her rival conceded. Ireland's deputy premier has "sincerely" congratulated Ms Connolly, 68, on "becoming our next president of Ireland".

Left-wing firebrand Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide - Catherine Connolly says she will be ‘an inclusive president for all of you’ after winning the election

Connolly congratulated by presidential opponent as she looks on course for win - Heather Humphreys said she did not regret running in the election.

Congratulations for Connolly as victory in presidential election looks imminent - The leaders of Ireland’s main political parties have congratulated the independent candidate.