SHOTLIST: DUBLIN, IRELAND (OCT. 24, 2025) (ANADOLU-ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF SIGNBOARD OF POLLING STATION 2. VARIOUS EXTERIOR SHOTS OF POLLING STATION AS PEOPLE ENTER TO CAST VOTES 3. VARIOUS OF BANNERS OF CANDIDATES ON STREETDUBLIN, IRELAND - OCT. 24, 2025: Voting closed in Ireland on Friday, Oct. 24, as around 3.6 million eligible voters cast their ballots to elect the country’s 10th president. Voters are asked to rank candidates in order of preference, one, two, or three, under the proportional representation system known as the single transferable vote. If no candidate reaches the required quota, the lowest-placed contender is eliminated and their votes are transferred based on voters’ next preferences. For tens of thousands of citizens, this election marks their first time casting a ballot. A survey published on Thursday showed Connolly with 40% support compared to 25% for her rival Humphreys, a former Cabinet minister. When undecided voters and spoiled ballots were excluded, Connolly’s support rose to 55% against Humphreys’ 35%. Two earlier polls this week also gave Connolly, 68, a wide lead in the race to succeed Michael D. Higgins, who has completed two seven-year terms as president and so is ineligible for a third. Ballot boxes will be opened on Saturday at 9 am (0800GMT) when the counting of votes begins.