Connolly is an outspoken critic of Israel's actions in Gaza and has vowed to use her presidency to be a "voice for peace" in an increasingly uncertain world. She opposes the increasing militarisation of Europe and has warned against a "building consensus" to weaken Ireland's policy of military neutrality.

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Catherine Tyldesley is set to make her grand return to Coronation Street tomorrow following a seven-year absence, as her character Eva Price takes charge of the Rovers Return.

Leaders of parties which backed the independent candidate have been congratulating her ahead of an expected decisive victory.

Catherine Connolly, one of the fiercest left-wing independent candidates, might be crowned the next president of Ireland. With voting now closed and counting underway, Connolly appears to hold a commanding lead over her opponents.

The Oscar-winning couple got married at New York City’s Plaza Hotel and have two children, Dylan Michael and Carys Zeta.

In the Middle East, coverage centred around Connolly’s position on Israel and Palestine. WITH THE ELECTION of Catherine Connolly appearing inevitable, media outlets around the world have mostly focused on her stance on international affairs, including her opinions on the United States, Nato, Israel and Palestine.