Catherine Connolly takes clear lead in Ireland’s presidential election race
The Guardian – World —
Early tallies indicate resounding victory for leftwinger as voters deliver humbling rebuke to governmentThe leftwing independent Catherine Connolly is on track to win Ireland’s presidential election, according to early vote tallies.Reports from tallymen – unofficial but usually reliable observers at count centres – gave Connolly a wide lead on Saturday soon after ballot boxes were opened at 9am. Continue reading...