"In just ten days Ireland will choose its next president. With polls showing Catherine Connolly in front and Heather Humphreys struggling to make up ground, both campaigns are entering their most critical stretch. Can Humphreys find a way to rally middle Ireland and the Fianna Fáil faithful? Or has Connolly already captured the hearts of a 'movement' that could sweep her to Áras an Uachtaráin?"
"This morning Labour Party TD Alan Kelly has said he will be backing Heather Humphreys "by default" as he cannot support Catherine Connolly. Labour is among the parties backing the Catherine Connolly campaign, however, there has been some disagreement within the party over that decision, and Mr Kelly was among those to vote against his party supporting the Independent TD."
"Can either candidate land the knockout blow before polling day or is the race for the Áras already over? Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Mandy Johnston, CEO of Blue Yard Consultancy and former government press secretary, and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at The Communications Clinic as they dissect the final ten days of the race, from polling momentum to the fallout from Ivan Yates' now infamous "smear the bejesus" remark."
In just ten days Ireland will elect its next president, with Catherine Connolly leading polls and Heather Humphreys trailing and struggling to gain ground. Campaigns enter a critical final stretch focused on mobilising middle Ireland and Fianna Fáil supporters. Labour TD Alan Kelly announced he will back Humphreys "by default" because he cannot support Connolly, despite Labour party endorsement of Connolly and internal disagreement over that choice. Questions remain whether either candidate can deliver a decisive blow before polling day or whether Connolly's momentum and movement support make the race effectively decided. Coverage includes analysis of polling momentum and fallout from Ivan Yates' "smear the bejesus" remark.
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