Catherine Connolly is the favourite to succeed Michael Higgins as president in Irish election.

  Le Monde25 October 2025
Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is expected to beat her challenger, centrist Fine Gael Heather Humphreys.

A recent poll suggested 49% of voters did not feel represented by either of them.

The winner will succeed 84-year-old Michael Higgins, who has held the post since 2011.