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Ireland holds presidential elections

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Independent candidate Catherine Connolly, with her son Stephen, arriving at the polling station where she voted at midday on Friday.
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly, with her son Stephen, arriving at the polling station where she voted at noon on Friday. Brian Lawless/PA Wire/dpa via Europa Press
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The Irish hold presidential elections this Friday. Only two women have a chance of winning. The winner will be the tenth female head of state and replace Michael D. Higgins, in office since 2011. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 10 p.m.

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