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Ireland election: Higgins looks set to win

Early votes indicate Michael D. Higgins will win the presidency.

President Michael Higgins: Ireland's next leader

Higgins' main rival conceded defeat Friday in the presidential election.

Michael D. Higgins looks set to become Ireland's next president. In this photo a supporter hands out the presidential candidate's leaflets in Kilkenny on Oct. 25, 2011.

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