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Politics24 October 2025Archive brief

Citizens of the Republic of Ireland vote for the next President to succeed Michael D.

Citizens of the Republic of Ireland vote for the next President to succeed Michael D. Higgins, who is term-limited. The candidates are independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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