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Past presidents Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson with current President Michael D Higgins in 2013 Alamy Stock Photo
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Who has been the best Irish president so far?
There’s now ten days to go until the big day.
WITH LESS THAN two weeks to go until voters select the tenth President of Ireland, the race between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys is entering its final stretch.
It’s been an intense few weeks of campaigning and debate about what the future of the Irish presidency should look like – and who is best suited to lead it.
But before looking ahead, it’s worth taking a moment to look back at the nine presidents who have come before.
So, as the country prepares to head to the polls, we’re asking: Who do you think has been the best Irish president?
Poll Results:
Mary Robinson (5046)
Michael D Higgins (3941)
Mary McAleese (2349)
Éamon de Valera (622)
Douglas Hyde (479)
Patrick Hillery (415)
Erskine Hamilton Childers (230)
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh (216)
Seán T O'Kelly (92)
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