Voting ended in the Irish presidential election on 24 October 2025, with the two main candidates, Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys, awaiting the official result. The count began at 09:00 local time on Saturday, with the outcome expected at Dublin Castle that evening.
Catherine Connolly ran as an independent candidate backed by left-leaning parties, including Sinn Féin. Heather Humphreys, a former government minister, represented Fine Gael and hails from Monaghan in the border region.
A third candidate, Jim Gavin, withdrew from the race in October after a rental dispute involving a €3,300 debt. His name remained on the ballot as the withdrawal occurred after nominations closed. Any votes for him will be transferred to the other two candidates if required.