Catherine Connolly is set to become the 10th President of Ireland, winning a resounding victory over Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys.
In a significant day for Irish politics, Independent candidate Connolly is predicted to win 64% of the vote, with spoiled ballots reaching a historic high.
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Author's Resume: Connolly wins Irish presidency with a landslide victory.