Catherine Connolly gains left-wing support in Ireland's presidential election race.

In Ireland's upcoming presidential election, Catherine Connolly, an independent TD, is gaining support from left-wing parties like the Social Democrats and People Before Profit. She needs backing from at least 20 Oireachtas members to be on the ballot. The Labour Party is considering endorsing her, while Mairead McGuinness is set to be Fine Gael’s candidate. Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald has not ruled herself out.