Irish presidential election: Young voters will put Catherine Connolly in the Áras – if they are motivated to vote, poll shows

Poll shows young voters will elect Catherine Connolly president of Ireland – if they are motivated to vote

Rival Heather Humphreys trailing behind in pre-election poll, but over-65s back her

Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly (left) capping off her campaign in Co Roscommon yesterday. Photo: PA

Young voters are on course to send Catherine Connolly to Áras an Uachtaráin if they turn out at the polls today.

New polling data shows the Galway woman has a massive lead over her rival among voters under 34.