Ireland is set to elect Catherine Connolly as its next president, marking a significant shift towards more progressive and left-wing politics. Connolly, a former psychologist, lawyer, and long-time socialist, is poised to win by a landslide, despite rising public anger over mass immigration and recent violent protests. Her victory comes after a campaign that highlighted her outsider status, fluency in both English and Gaelic, and her ability to unite a broad left-wing alliance. Connolly's presidency is expected to deepen divisions in Irish society, as she embodies the progressive values that many in the country are currently challenging, and her leadership is likely to further Ireland's reputation for progressive, 'woke' politics.