In Ireland, Independent left-wing politician Ms Catherine Connolly has been elected its 10th president after a landslide victory. She defeated her rival Heather Humphreys. A seasoned politician and political performer, Connolly has been Member of Parliament since 2016 for the Galway West constituency and also served as Deputy Speaker of the Irish Parliament.  Official results showed strong voter support for Connolly as president, a largely ceremonial role in Ireland.