Door knocks or clicks? How will the presidential candidates win over young people?

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PA Media Catherine Connolly (left) and Heather Humphreys are going head to head in the Irish presidential election

Irish voters will soon decide who they want as Irish president - Heather Humphreys or Catherine Connolly. The two candidates will also have to convince young voters, but what will win them over? The person who knocks their door or what they see on their phone? BBC NI asked two young people involved - one campaigning for each of the candidates - if they think social media is more effective than traditional canvassing.

Team Humphreys

Matthew Carter James Turley is campaigning for Heather Humphreys

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