Heather Humphreys

Catherine Connolly is set to become the 10th president of Ireland after receiving a record number of first preference votes

Philip Kelly from Magheracloone is a member of the National Executive of Fine Gael.

At the Cavan-Monaghan count centre this afternoon, the former Fine Gael Minister congratulated Catherine Connolly on "becoming the next President of Ireland".

Former Cavan/Monaghan TD, Heather Humphreys is trailing well behind the Galway TD according to the tally.

Live updates from the count centres

Heather Humphreys arrived at Killeevan National School and greeted voters.

"We and our predecessors, and our ancestors, and our forebearers fought very hard to give us the right to vote."

"There has been some pressure put on Heather Humphreys, particularly about some of the issues in her own constituency."

"I can tell you where I come from, I come from a minority community in Co. Monaghan."

Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Independent Catherine Connolly will square off in one of their last major pitches to voters.

"I want to use the Áras to bring people together."