In this post, you will find all the Next President of Ireland odds, favourites and betting tips as we get closer to a new President occupying the Áras.
Ireland’s current President Michael D. Higgins was first elected to the role in 2011 before he sought a second term in 2018. He retained office, winning the election with 55.8% of the votes.
The role will change hands in 2025 when Higgins’ second term comes to an end as an Irish President can’t hold office for more than two terms. Ahead of that change of office, the betting market is currently very competitive as we look at who could be his successor.
Lawrence Lyons, spokesperson for BOYLE Sports, said
"Jim Gavin’s exit has sparked major headlines, but punters are no nearer to calling a winner. Catherine Connolly has jumped into pole position in the betting stakes, but the race is neck-and-neck with Heather Humphreys not far behind."
Next President of Ireland Odds
Next President of Ireland Odds
Candidate | Odds | Chance of Winning |
|---|---|---|
Catherine Connolly | 4/11 | 73.3% |
Heather Humphries | 21/10 | 32.3% |
Jim Gavin | 100/1 | 1% |
Who Will Be The Next President Of Ireland?
Next Irish President Betting Favourites & Tips
Next Irish President Betting Favourites & Tips
Catherine Connolly
Catherine Connolly
The favourite for the role of next President of Ireland is current (TD) for Galway West Catherine Connolly.
Catherine Connolly was previously a member of the Labour Party until 2006 but has since been Independent after she was denied her wish to contest the Galway West constituency as running mate of Michael D. Higgins. She has since served as an Independent TD for Galway West since 2016, served as Leas-Cheann Comhairle (2020-2024) and Mayor of Galway (2004-2005). A barrister, she chaired the Irish Language Committee (2016-2020).
Given her well respected position across the more left leaning parties, along with her geographical background being similar to Michael D Higgins, earlier in the campaign she was seen as the exact candidate to "Unite The Left" for the Irish Presidential Race.
That so far in the campaign has proven to be true following the decision by Mary Lou McDonald not to run as a candidate for Sinn Fein and the subsequent decision by the party to back Connolly it meant essentially all high profile "left wing parties" and leaders of the left were publicly backing her campaign including Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, the Labour Party, the Green Party, People Before Profit, 100% Redress, and several independent Oireachtas members.
Following the controversial withdrawal of Jim Gavin from the Irish Presidential Election, Connolly looks well placed to take some of his votes which should give her a strong path to becoming the Next President of Ireland.
Heather Humphries
Heather Humphries
The second favoutto become the Next President of Ireland is Heather Humphries who following the withdrawal of Mairead McGuiness from the race secured a clear path for the Fine Gael nomination,
Heather Humphreys is a Presbyterianism her father was a member of the Orange Order, while her grandfather, Robert James Stewart, signed the Ulster Covenant opposing Home Rule in 1912. She has described herself as a proud Irish republican. She attended University College Galway in her youth and spent a number of years she worked as an official with Ulster Bank and the Credit Union. She was later appointed manager of Cootehill Credit Union, a position she held from 1999 to 2011.
She then became involved in politics as a Fine Gael politician who would go on to serve in various cabinet positions from 2014 to 2025. She was a (TD) for the Cavan–Monaghan constituency from 2011 to 2024 and served as deputy leader of Fine Gael from April to October 2024.
An early Sunday Independent poll had Humphreys marginally leading the race of the declared candidates with 21% of the vote compared to Gavin and Connolly who are both on 20% respectively.
However, following the withdrawal of Jim Gavin from the race and after a few televised debates. Heather is now seen as having a difficult path to the presidency with it less likely she could earn a high enough first preference share to be elected she may need a strong few weeks on the campaign to stand a chance.
Jim Gavin
Jim Gavin
While withdrawn from the Irish Presidential Election in name, campaign ceased and no more public appearances planned, former Dublin Football Manager Jim Gavin will appear on the ballot paper after he secured the Fianna Fáil nomination to contest the Presidency.
The Dubliner is best known for his tenure as the manager of the Dublin GAA senior football team from 2012 to 2019, Gavin led the team to six All-Ireland Senior Football Championships, including an unprecedented five consecutive titles from 2015 to 2019. His leadership and strategic brilliance earned him widespread respect in the GAA community.
He currently serves as the chief operations officer of the Irish Aviation Authority and has a background in the Defence Forces, where he reached the rank of Commandant and has been credited with leading the task force that transformed the popular rule changes in Gaelic Football.
However in recent days, Jim Gavin has decided to "withdraw" from the Irish presidential race due to controversy over failing to repay a former tenant €3,300 in overpaid rent from over a decade ago. He admitted making a mistake inconsistent with his character and standards, stating it would bring unwanted distraction to the presidency. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin supported the decision as correct to avoid tainting the office.
He will remain on the ballot paper, but given his public statement, his lack of media appearances in the coming days it's borderline unthinkable that Fine Fail will be able to retain enough of the 12.5% vote share to get some of their expenses reimbursed up to €250,000 never mind see his name top the Irish Presidential Election ballot.
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