Ireland is on the brink of electing Catherine Connolly, a veteran independent left-wing lawmaker, as its next president. Connolly, a fervent pro-Palestinian advocate and prominent EU critic, has garnered significant support from the opposition parties, posing a substantial challenge to the recently re-elected centre-right coalition. Her candidacy reflects a broader anti-government sentiment prevailing in the political landscape ahead of the upcoming general election scheduled for January 2030.

Connolly's promising lead in the polls, standing at 18 points ahead of former Fine Gael cabinet minister Heather Humphreys, highlights her strong appeal among voters. Her alignment with popular incumbent President Michael D. Higgins and shared views with smaller far-left parties have bolstered her s

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