Catherine Connolly has won the Irish presidential election, securing the support of a broad left-wing coalition. Although the presidency is largely ceremonial, Connolly will focus on the direct problems facing the Irish people, such as the housing crisis, and will use the office as a moral pulpit to critique U.S. imperialism and war. She follows her predecessor, Michael D. Higgins, also a left-leaning figure from Galway. A lawyer by profession, Connolly entered politics in 1999 due to the severe housing crisis, which remains the most pressing issue for the country's youth. She promises to be the voice of the working class and the oppressed, not of landlords and bankers.
Catherine Connolly Wins Irish Presidential Election
Catherine Connolly, backed by a left-wing coalition, has won the Irish presidential election. She will focus on the housing crisis and use the presidency as a moral pulpit to critique imperialism and war, following her predecessor Michael D. Higgins.
