Connolly declared president of Ireland after landslide win
Connolly declared president of Ireland after landslide win
The result, long clear from early tallies, was officially announced at Dublin Castle.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears to be factually accurate, reporting on Catherine Connolly's victory in the Irish presidential election. Multiple sources confirm the landslide win and the concession of her opponent. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Connolly declared president of Ireland after landslide win
- Verification Source #1: Confirms Catherine Connolly won the Irish presidential election.
- Verification Source #2: States Connolly is set to win the Irish presidency in a landslide.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms Catherine Connolly to be president following landslide win.
- Verification Source #4: States Humphreys conceded and congratulated Connolly on becoming the next president of Ireland.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Connolly set to be Ireland's next president after rival concedes defeat, mentioning a landslide victory.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The result was officially announced at Dublin Castle.
- Verification Source #3: Implies the announcement by stating 'Election count live: Catherine Connolly to be president following landslide win' which suggests the results are being announced.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'Leftwinger Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by ...'
- Source 4: 'Humphreys has conceded and congratulated Connolly on "becoming the next president of Ireland"'