‘This was always an uphill struggle’ – Fine Gael members brace for landslide win for Catherine Connolly

No sign of revolt against Simon Harris despite misgivings in party over presidential election strategy

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly speaks at a rally in Monaghan town. Photo: PA

Some Fine Gael personnel at Leinster House were predicting yesterday that presidential candidate Catherine Connolly could get 70pc of the total valid poll when the ballots are counted on Saturday.

Some Fianna Fáil backbenchers were of the same opinion.

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