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flag Irish independent candidate Catherine Connolly leads in polls, citing climate action and social justice, while opponent Heather Humphreys promotes unity and pledges flags to schools.

flag Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is gaining momentum in Ireland’s presidential race, drawing strong grassroots support and leading in polls, according to her campaign. flag She has criticized the government’s climate inaction and expressed distrust in the US, UK, and France over their Gaza policies, while emphasizing environmental protection and social justice. flag Her opponent, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys, has defended pro-European values and announced a plan to deliver national flags to every school, framing it as a symbol of unity. flag Despite a Dáil directive to keep the election non-partisan, political tensions remain high, with internal party divisions and concerns over candidate clarity. flag Humphreys has said she will not return to Dáil politics if she loses, citing health reasons.

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