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 ...

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 ...

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

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.