Early tallies suggest Connolly on course for victory in Irish presidential election

Catherine Connolly looks set for Áras as voter turnout low

Catherine Connolly is likely to be elected Ireland’s 10th president after a poor turnout yesterday that political sources accepted was bad news for Heather Humphreys.

The winner will replace Michael D Higgins, who has served the maximum two terms in office.

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