Ireland Chooses a New Voice: Catherine Connolly Takes the Presidential Role
Ireland has a new president, and her name is Catherine Connolly. She won big, taking 63% of the votes. Her opponent, Heather Humphreys, got 29%. Connolly is known for her left-leaning views and has been a critic of Israel's actions in Gaza. She also warns about the EU becoming too militarized. Connolly is 68 years old and has been a lawmaker since 2016. She promised...