Another woman head of state elected: Ireland

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Ireland elects left-wing president in anti-government landslide – POLITICO
https://www.politico.eu/article/ireland-elects-a-new-left-wing-president-in-anti-government-landslide/

Catherine Connolly’s lop-sided victory to be Ireland’s next head of state was accompanied by a surge in vandalized ballots from right-wing voters.

DUBLIN — Independent socialist Catherine Connolly swept to a landslide victory Saturday to become Ireland’s next president, dealing a record-breaking rebuke to the two center-ground parties of government.

Jubilant supporters of the 68-year-old Connolly, a lawmaker from the western city of Galway, embraced and kissed her as final results from Friday’s election were announced at the Dublin Castle count center.

In her victory speech, Connolly struck an immediate note of unity. She stood side by side with Ireland’s government leaders — and pledged to challenge the far right and its anti-immigrant agenda.

[anamnua]

1. An important point to bear in mind.

The Irish president has very little concrete power: it is a largely ceremonial role. I am not all that gone on this woman whose enthusiasm for the Ukrainian cause is, to say the least, suspect. As you may have guessed I voted for her opponent -- who is also a woman. Unlike you guys with your four years we are stuck with our presidents for seven.

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3. Thank you for details from there

[a kennedy]

2. 💚 ☘️ 🍀 🇮🇪

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4. Congrats Catherine! I'll miss Michael's dog though

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