Dublin, Oct 24, 2025 (AFP) - Ireland picks president in vote criticised for lack of choice

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Ireland voted Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent Catherine Connolly expected to beat her challenger in an election critics say failed to offer a real choice, hitting turnout. Conservative figures urged voters to spoil their ballots in protest at the lack of right-wing options in the contest, which pitted Connolly against centrist Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys. A slew of celebrities also considered running -- including mix......

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