Michael D Higgins has been re-elected as Irish president after receiving 56% of the country's election vote.
Businessman Peter Casey came second with 23.1%, while none of the other four candidates polled more than 10%.
Earlier on Saturday, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said she was "disappointed" the party's candidate had not polled better.
Counting to scrap the country's laws on blasphemy will now begin, although an exit poll suggested 71% yes vote.
Mr Higgins, the first incumbent in 50 years to face a challenge in his bid for a second term, won with 822,566 votes.
Londonderry businessman Peter Casey took significantly more votes than the final opinion polls of the campaign had predicted. His final tally was 342,727.
Ms Ní Riada got 93,987 votes - 6.4% of the total votes polled.
Irish Presidential Election result
Valid votes cast: 1,473,900
Michael D Higgins 822,566
Peter Casey 342,727
Seán Gallagher 94,514
Liadh Ní Riada 93,987
Joan Freeman 87,908
Gavin Duffy 32,198
The result was confirmed at a declaration at Dublin Castle on Saturday evening.
Speaking after his win Mr Higgins said he accepted his mandate with "humility, determination and excitement".
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