Catherine Connolly, an independent candidate, has won a landslide victory in the Irish presidential election. She will serve a seven-year term as the country's head of state.
Connolly, 68, has been a member of Ireland's parliament since 2016. She was backed by major left-wing parties and supports a poll on unification between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Author's summary: Connolly wins Irish presidency.