Presidential Election 2025

A young man stands in front of a street art mural in Dublin depicting Catherine Connolly

Watch: Spoken word poet's tribute to Catherine Connolly

A spoken word poet from Dublin has written a tribute to president-elect Catherine Connolly.

Presidential Election • 25 Oct

DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 25: Counting takes place at the Dublin Count centre on October 25, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. Friday's election to replace Voters are choosing between the leftwing independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael's Heather Hu

Trends and talking points from the count

At a glance - talking points from Presidential Election results day.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Oct

President of Ireland elect Catherine Connolly is pictured at Dublin castle as she is declared the winner of the presidential election

Connolly vows to be 'inclusive' president for all

President-elect Catherine Connolly has vowed to be an "inclusive" president for all, saying in her speech at Dublin Castle that together, the Irish people can "shape a new Republic".

Presidential Election • 26 Oct

DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 25: Irish president-elect Catherine Connolly addresses the audience at the official declaration on October 25, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. Friday's election to replace Michael D. Higgins was between the leftwing independent candidat

As it happened: Decisive win for Connolly in Áras race

As it happened: Independent Catherine Connolly set to become the tenth President of Ireland after resounding election victory.

Presidential Election • 25 Oct

Key numbers that decided the race for Áras an Uachtaráin

As the dust settles on the 2025 Presidential Election, we take a look at some of the key numbers that decided the race for Áras an Uachtaráin.

Presidential Election • 25 Oct

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly (centre) with Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns (left) and Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald (right) as she launches her presidential election campaign at The Complex, Smithfield in Dublin. Picture date: Monda

Victory for Connolly will raise many political questions

Catherine Connolly has been elected the country's tenth president this evening, writes Micheál Lehane.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Oct

The words Presidential Election 2025 RTÉ written on a graphic with a harp and Áras

When will we know the result? How do I follow the count?

What to expect and how to follow RTÉ's coverage of the Presidential Election count.

Presidential Election • 25 Oct

Heather Humphreys speaks to reporters in Cavan-Monaghan

Humphreys says she suffered 'sectarian abuse' during race

Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has said her family was subject to "awful sectarian abuse" during the campaign.

Presidential Election • 25 Oct

Composite image showing Ireland’s three presidential candidates (catherine connolly, jim gavin and heather humphreys) in front of a stock image of Áras an Uachtaráin

Count guide: Loose horse, miraculous medals and turnout

There are two certainties in Irish elections - firstly, pundits will predict that "transfers will be crucial"; secondly, somebody will put a miraculous medal into a ballot box along with their vote.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Oct

Catherine Connolly, left, Heather Humphries, right

Polling stations close as Presidential Election vote ends

Voting in the 2025 Presidential Election has ended, with the more than 5,000 polling stations across the country closing at 10pm.

Presidential Election • 24 Oct

It was reported to gardaí that two females were assaulted on North Strand Road in Dublin shortly before 4pm this evening

Two women allegedly assaulted while canvassing in Dublin

Two women who were canvassing in support of Catherine Connolly in north Dublin have allegedly been assaulted. The incident occurred as Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald joined the canvass, a party spokesman said.

Ireland • 24 Oct

This is the second challenge to be rejected by the High Court

Challenge to presidential nomination process rejected

The High Court has rejected a second challenge to the process for nominating candidates for the Presidential Election.

Courts • 23 Oct

Composite image showing Irish presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly

Key differences emerge during presidential campaign

After weeks of intense debate between the two candidates, voting is just one day away in the Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 23 Oct

The account suspected to be behind the videos has now been removed from Facebook

AI videos spreading Áras election misinformation removed

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp has removed AI-generated 'deepfake' videos spreading false information about the presidential election.

Presidential Election • 22 Oct

Composite image of Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys arriving to Prime Time debate

Connolly increases lead in Áras race, poll suggests

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has increased her lead in the Presidential Election, a new Business Post/Red C poll suggests.

Presidential Election • 22 Oct

Debate topics reflect campaign as election draws closer

The issues raised in last night's Prime Time 70-minute debate are in many ways the themes of the entire Presidential Election campaign, as Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys were quizzed on a number of topics.

Presidential Election • 22 Oct

BUNREACHT ARAS - Constitution document overlaid on black and white image of Aras

The potentially key presidential powers that have never been used

If the big house in the park and significant salary weren't enough of a clue, the Constitution makes it unmistakable: according to Bunreacht na hÉireann, the President "shall take precedence over all other persons in the State".

Prime Time • 22 Oct

Social media's impact on Presidential Election campaign

The Presidential Election is the first election in recent times in which candidates have been unable to rely on paid advertising on social media.

Presidential Election • 22 Oct

Behind the Story hosts a special live edition backstage from the Prime Time presidential debate

Podcast: Was there a winner in final presidential debate?

There was no "gamechanger" moment for either presidential candidate in the final debate before polling day, a politics expert has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 21 Oct

A photo of Aras an Uachtarain, with the Irish flag above and blue skies

As it happened: candidates seek support ahead of Friday

Coverage of the Presidential Election campaign continued ahead of Friday's vote.

Presidential Election • 22 Oct

Watch: How to vote in the Presidential Election

The Presidential Election race is almost run, with voters having their say at the polls.

Presidential Election • 24 Oct

7 key takeaways from final presidential debate

The two candidates in the Presidential Election made pitches to undecided voters in the final TV debate of the campaign.

Analysis and Comment • 22 Oct

Regrets, foreign affairs, immigration focus of debate

Follow updates after the final Presidential debate, where the candidates were quizzed on immigration, foreign affairs and the Irish language.

Presidential Election • 21 Oct

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly (left) and Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys take part in the final debate of the Irish presidential election campaign at the RTE studios in Donnybrook, Dublin. Picture date: Tuesday October 21, 2025.

Candidates make pitches to undecided voters in debate

The two candidates in the Presidential Election have made pitches to undecided voters in the final TV debate of the campaign.

Presidential Election • 22 Oct

Humphreys clarifies position on O'Farrell inquiry vote

Tánaiste Simon Harris has defended the Fine Gael video which questions the work of presidential candidate Catherine Connolly as a barrister during the economic crash.

Presidential Election • 21 Oct

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Watch: Spoken word poet's tribute to Catherine Connolly

Trends and talking points from the count

Connolly vows to be 'inclusive' president for all

As it happened: Decisive win for Connolly in Áras race

Key numbers that decided the race for Áras an Uachtaráin

Victory for Connolly will raise many political questions

When will we know the result? How do I follow the count?

Humphreys says she suffered 'sectarian abuse' during race

Count guide: Loose horse, miraculous medals and turnout

Polling stations close as Presidential Election vote ends

Two women allegedly assaulted while canvassing in Dublin

Challenge to presidential nomination process rejected

Key differences emerge during presidential campaign

AI videos spreading Áras election misinformation removed

Connolly increases lead in Áras race, poll suggests

Debate topics reflect campaign as election draws closer

The potentially key presidential powers that have never been used

Social media's impact on Presidential Election campaign

Podcast: Was there a winner in final presidential debate?

As it happened: candidates seek support ahead of Friday

Watch: How to vote in the Presidential Election

7 key takeaways from final presidential debate

Regrets, foreign affairs, immigration focus of debate

Candidates make pitches to undecided voters in debate

Humphreys clarifies position on O'Farrell inquiry vote

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