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President of Ireland since 2025
Catherine Martina Ann Connolly (born 5 November 1955) is an Irish politician serving as the president of Ireland since 11 November 2025. She had been a
Catherine_Connolly
American tennis player (1934–1969)
Maureen Catherine Connolly-Brinker (née Connolly; September 17, 1934 – June 21, 1969), known as "Little Mo", was an American tennis player, the winner
Maureen_Connolly
under the Constitution of Ireland. The nominated candidates were Catherine Connolly (independent), Jim Gavin (Fianna Fáil), and Heather Humphreys (Fine
2025 Irish presidential election
2025_Irish_presidential_election
Head of state
six occasions, most recently in 2004. The incumbent president is Catherine Connolly, who has served since her inauguration on 11 November 2025, having
President_of_Ireland
Irish political party
youth emigration and government transparency. The party, which backed Catherine Connolly in the 2025 Irish presidential election, is a member of an Oireachtas
100%_Redress
By-election to the 34th Dáil
the 34th Dáil left by the election of independent Teachta Dála (TD) Catherine Connolly as president of Ireland. It was held on the same day as the 2026 Dublin
2026_Galway_West_by-election
Calendar year
October 24 – 2025 Irish presidential election: Independent candidate Catherine Connolly wins the election in a landslide, defeating Fine Gael candidate Heather
2025
Events during the year 2026 in Ireland. President: Catherine Connolly Taoiseach: Micheál Martin (Fianna Fáil) Tánaiste: Simon Harris (Fine Gael) Minister
2026_in_Ireland
Irish actress and singer (born 1989)
an Irish woman in the Best Actress category, President of Ireland Catherine Connolly described it as "an historic moment" and extended her "warmest congratulations"
Jessie_Buckley
Irish political party
Eibhlín Seoighthe resigned from the party. The party jointly nominated Catherine Connolly in the 2025 Irish presidential election as part of a broad left-wing
Social_Democrats_(Ireland)
TDs in office from 2024
he vacated his ministerial post. During her term in the 34th Dáil, Catherine Connolly was a member of the group, before her election as President. On 4
34th_Dáil
President of Ireland from 2011 to 2025
personal mandate in the history of the Republic of Ireland until Catherine Connolly's election as president in 2025. His second presidential inauguration
Michael_D._Higgins
Country in Northwestern Europe
bill to the Supreme Court for a judgment on its constitutionality. Catherine Connolly became the tenth President of Ireland on 11 November 2025. The Taoiseach
Republic_of_Ireland
American comedian and actress (born 1964)
and starred in The Search for John Gissing. In 2002, she played Catherine Connolly in The Laramie Project and in 2003, she starred in Manhood and Ash
Janeane_Garofalo
Irish musician (1970–2026)
contribution to Ireland's cultural landscape". The President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, said that he would be recalled as "one of Ireland's great singer-songwriters"
Glen_Hansard
English legal obligation to accept clients
presidential election when left-wing candidate and subsequent winner, Catherine Connolly, refused to confirm if she ever represented a financial institution
Cab-rank_rule
British activist
2026, she was appointed to the Irish Council of State by President Catherine Connolly Honorary doctorate for Linda Ervine ‘profoundly special’ as she remembers
Linda_Ervine
University in Leeds, England
of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, current president of Ireland Catherine Connolly, former Home and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, NASA astronaut Piers
University_of_Leeds
Irish rapper and activist (born 1993)
Dublin. Outside Áras an Uachtaráin, he was greeted by Irish President Catherine Connolly. Ainle is the founder and director of the West Bank community gym
Móglaí_Bap
Irish political party
2025 Irish presidential election the party endorsed the campaign of Catherine Connolly, joining a broad left alliance in support of her candidacy which included
Green_Party_(Ireland)
Irish political party
as of 2025. It currently has 1 MEP. Current president of Ireland Catherine Connolly and former presidents Michael D. Higgins and Mary Robinson were members
Labour_Party_(Ireland)
Surname list
player Brian Connolly (1945–1997), vocalist for band Sweet C. P. Connolly (1863–1935), American investigative journalist Catherine Connolly (born 1957)
Connolly_(surname)
Palestinian Syrian armed organization
other war zones. When an Irish parliamentary delegation –including Catherine Connolly– visited Yarmouk Camp in late July 2018 to evaluate the damage caused
Free_Palestine_Movement
Realistic artificially generated media
as long as its "not for profit". Catherine Connolly In October 2025, Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly condemned an AI-generated deepfake
Deepfake
Andorra Personal Representative of the French Co-Prince 11 November Catherine Connolly Ireland President 13 November Mwigulu Nchemba Tanzania Prime Minister
List of current state leaders by date of assumption of office
List_of_current_state_leaders_by_date_of_assumption_of_office
President – Nizar Amidi Prime Minister – Ali al-Zaidi Ireland President – Catherine Connolly Taoiseach – Micheál Martin Israel President – Isaac Herzog Prime Minister –
List of current heads of state and government
List_of_current_heads_of_state_and_government
Irish former politician (born 1960)
She received 29.5 percent of the vote and conceded the election to Catherine Connolly, who received 63.4 percent. Heather Maud Stewart was born in the village
Heather_Humphreys
Irish legal academic and U.N. Special Rapporteur on Human Rights
2026, she was appointed to the Irish Council of State by President Catherine Connolly. Ní Aoláin graduated from Queen's University, Belfast (LLB 1990, PhD
Fionnuala_Ní_Aoláin
Republic of Ireland Constitution Amendments Presidency President Catherine Connolly Council of State Presidential Commission Government Cabinet Taoiseach:
List of heads of state of Ireland
List_of_heads_of_state_of_Ireland
Group that advises the President of Ireland
best tested in a facts specific way rather than in the abstract". Catherine Connolly made similar comments when choosing not to refer the International
Council_of_State_(Ireland)
Irish sociologist, academic, activist and professor
2026, she was appointed to the Irish Council of State by President Catherine Connolly. Lynch was born in County Clare. She is married to John Lynch. Lynch
Kathleen_Lynch_(academic)
Irish political party
endorses Catherine Connolly for President". The Workers' Party of Ireland. Retrieved 18 April 2026. Kenny, Ella (21 October 2025). "Profile: Catherine Connolly"
Workers'_Party_(Ireland)
Parliamentary election in Ireland
chairperson) of Dáil Éireann took place on 19 February 2025. Incumbent Catherine Connolly did not seek re-election. Fianna Fáil's John McGuinness was selected
2024_Ceann_Comhairle_election
Irish maternity home and site of mass grave for children
Taoiseach's speech was criticised by some. In the Dáil, independent member Catherine Connolly directly addressed the speech, stating: A shocking discovery, according
Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home
Bon_Secours_Mother_and_Baby_Home
First Minister of Wales since May 2026
First Minister to Ireland on 24 June 2026, where he met President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin. He also attended the sixth Ireland-Wales Forum
Rhun_ap_Iorwerth
Irish politician (born 1990)
University Belfast. In her youth, Farrell and her family canvassed for Catherine Connolly and her sister Colette during their election campaigns. Farrell joined
Mairéad_Farrell_(politician)
Overview of the events of 2026 in the United Kingdom
invitation to make a state visit to Ireland from Irish President Catherine Connolly during a meeting at Buckingham Palace. 19 May – 2026 Makerfield by-election:
2026 in United Kingdom politics and government
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Administrative division of Ireland
Republic of Ireland Constitution Amendments Presidency President Catherine Connolly Council of State Presidential Commission Government Cabinet Taoiseach:
Counties_of_Ireland
Proposed Irish law
(Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Act 2026 on 23 July 2026 by President Catherine Connolly. The 2018 bill was tabled in the Oireachtas by independent senator
Occupied_Territories_Bill
List of notable speakers of the Irish language
and storyteller Seán Bán Breathnach Séamus Brennan Dara Calleary Catherine Connolly John Creedon Carrie Crowley Cyril Cusack Maura Derrane Noel Dempsey
List_of_Irish-speaking_people
Irish politician (born 1967)
Action, Tommy Broughan of Independents 4 Change, and Independent TD Catherine Connolly. At the 2020 Irish general election, Boyd Barrett was again re-elected
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oath of office to be taken in public. Subsequent to the election of Catherine Connolly, the most recent inauguration was held on 11 November 2025. Under
Irish presidential inauguration
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Irish former politician (born 1972)
Mayor of Galway In office 11 July 2006 – 12 July 2007 Preceded by Catherine Connolly Succeeded by Niall Ó Brolcháin Personal details Born (1972-09-28)
Brian_Walsh_(politician)
Bicameral legislature of the Republic of Ireland
Preceded by Irish Free State Oireachtas Leadership President of Ireland Catherine Connolly since 11 November 2025 Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy since 18 December
Oireachtas
Member of Dáil Éireann
Republic of Ireland Constitution Amendments Presidency President Catherine Connolly Council of State Presidential Commission Government Cabinet Taoiseach:
Teachta_Dála
Irish parliament lower house, 2020–2024
Comhairle: Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Fianna Fáil) Leas-Cheann Comhairle: Catherine Connolly (Independent) The Ceann Comhairle is automatically returned unless
33rd_Dáil
Aspect of politics in Ireland
has been MEP for South since 2024. The current president of Ireland Catherine Connolly was elected in 2025 having been nominated by members of the Oireachtas
Independent politician (Ireland)
Independent_politician_(Ireland)
in Ireland. President: Michael D. Higgins (until 10 November 2025) Catherine Connolly (from 11 November 2025) Taoiseach: Simon Harris (FG) (until 23 January
2025_in_Ireland
Member of the British royal family (born 1982)
Catherine, Princess of Wales (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982) is a member of the British royal family. She is married to William, Prince
Catherine,_Princess_of_Wales
Election for the post of president of Ireland
566 55.8% Liadh Ní Riada 51 Oireachtas: Sinn Féin 93,987 6.4% 2025 Catherine Connolly 68 Oireachtas: Sinn Féin, Labour Party, Social Democrats, People Before
Irish_presidential_election
Suburban village of Dublin, Ireland
about equine abuse and neglect. The centre was visited by President Catherine Connolly in April 2026. Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, which opened in 1998
Clondalkin
2026 police controversy in Ireland
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee, and President Catherine Connolly. Kayikwamba Wagner visited a memorial to Sakila with his family. Ebun
Death_of_Yves_Sakila
Irish former politician (born 1959)
bejaysus out of" opponent Catherine Connolly. By that point in the campaign, Humphreys' campaign was lagging badly behind Connolly's (who would go on to win
Ivan_Yates
Head of government of Ireland
Republic of Ireland Constitution Amendments Presidency President Catherine Connolly Council of State Presidential Commission Government Cabinet Taoiseach:
Taoiseach
Suburb of Galway, Ireland
throwing crowd. Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland Dalton, Eoghan (2025-10-15). "From a council house to the Áras? Catherine Connolly says she's 'an
Shantalla
District in Connacht, Ireland
(1835–1891), recipient of the Victoria Cross in the Crimean War President Catherine Connolly settled in the Claddagh in married life. Sean Cannon (1940-), Irish
Claddagh
City in Connacht, Ireland
Other national politicians, associated with the city, have included: Catherine Connolly (Independent). Former Mayor of Galway and TD who has been President
Galway
Irish politician (born 1965)
32nd 2016 Hildegarde Naughton (FG) Catherine Connolly (Ind.) 33rd 2020 Mairéad Farrell (SF) 34th 2024 John Connolly (FF) 2026 by-election Seán Kyne (FG)
Noel_Grealish
2002 American film
as Doc O'Connor Greg Pierotti as Jon Peacock Janeane Garofalo as Catherine Connolly John McAdams as Jonas Slonaker Joshua Jackson as Matt Galloway Ben
The_Laramie_Project_(film)
ND EPP Poland 18 May 1 June Andrzej Duda PiS ECR Karol Nawrocki Ind. Ind. Ireland 24 October Michael D. Higgins Ind. Ind. Catherine Connolly Ind. Ind.
2025 elections in the European Union
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Irish violinist (1932–2025)
on 11 November 2025, at the age of 93. Paying tribute, President Catherine Connolly described her as "internationally recognised as a musician of the
Geraldine_O'Grady
Irish politician
Palestine. Amongst political figures Gibney has said she admires are Catherine Connolly, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, Francesca Albanese, Zack
Sinéad_Gibney
Taoiseach (2020–2022, 2025–present)
Incumbent Assumed office 23 January 2025 President Michael D. Higgins Catherine Connolly Tánaiste Simon Harris Preceded by Simon Harris In office 27 June 2020 –
Micheál_Martin
Minister 21 October 2025 Incumbent 288 days Head of government Executive Catherine Connolly Ireland President 11 November 2025 Incumbent 267 days Head of state
List of elected or appointed female heads of state or government
List_of_elected_or_appointed_female_heads_of_state_or_government
Irish state commission (2015–2021)
States." The Taoiseach's speech was criticised in the Dáil, when Catherine Connolly directly addressed the speech, stating: A shocking discovery, according
Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation
Mother_and_Baby_Homes_Commission_of_Investigation
Irish barrister, Court of Appeal judge since 2023
Peter Charleton. Ireland, Office of the President of. "Diary President Connolly Appoints Justice Niamh Hyland And Justice Brian Omoore To The Supreme Court"
Brian_O'Moore
Irish politician and boxer (born 1959)
included slurs against several presidential candidates, such as calling Catherine Connolly "commie filth" and Heather Humphreys an "Ulster Loyalist", along with
Philip_Sutcliffe_Snr
Irish politician (born 1968)
Irish presidential election, Bacik and the Labour Party supported Catherine Connolly, who was elected on a left-wing unity ticket. Bacik's policies have
Ivana_Bacik
Gaelic footballer and football analyst
campaign" and not any candidate personally. Independent candidate Catherine Connolly also criticised the incident, saying that "what has been reported
Joe_Brolly
Decade of the Gregorian calendar (2020–2029)
"Humphreys congratulates Connolly in Irish presidential election". BBC News. Carroll, Rory (25 October 2025). "Leftwinger Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential
2020s
Military neutrality of the Republic of Ireland
neutrality." In the 2025 Irish presidential election, eventual winner Catherine Connolly criticised government proposals to remove the triple lock. Her vision
Irish_neutrality
Day of the year
singer and pianist 1956 – Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player 1957 – Catherine Connolly, Irish politician, 10th President of Ireland 1957 – Rick Husband,
July_12
Irish activist organisation
aleged to have joined Clare Daly, Mick Wallace, Maureen O’Sullivan and Catherine Connolly on a visit to Damascus, Maaloula and Aleppo in Syria in 2018. While
Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Ireland_Palestine_Solidarity_Campaign
Form of government
Parliament, by two-thirds majority Unicameral 2005 One-party state Ireland Catherine Connolly Direct election, by instant-runoff vote Bicameral 1949 To 1936: Constitutional
Parliamentary_republic
Investors". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 3, 2026. Morrison, Catherine (June 12, 2026). "Carney announces new intelligence exchange agreement
List of international prime ministerial trips made by Mark Carney
List_of_international_prime_ministerial_trips_made_by_Mark_Carney
Public university in Galway, Ireland
Surgeons in Ireland Michael D. Higgins, 9th President of Ireland Catherine Connolly, 10th President of Ireland Enda Kenny, former Taoiseach Aifric Keogh
University_of_Galway
Combined military forces of Ireland
Barracks, Dublin Website Official website Leadership Supreme Commander Catherine Connolly Minister for Defence Helen McEntee Chief of Staff Lieutenant General
Defence_Forces_(Ireland)
Irish former politician (born 1950)
32nd 2016 Hildegarde Naughton (FG) Catherine Connolly (Ind.) 33rd 2020 Mairéad Farrell (SF) 34th 2024 John Connolly (FF) 2026 by-election Seán Kyne (FG)
Máire_Geoghegan-Quinn
Dáil constituency (1937–present)
32nd 2016 Hildegarde Naughton (FG) Catherine Connolly (Ind.) 33rd 2020 Mairéad Farrell (SF) 34th 2024 John Connolly (FF) 2026 by-election Seán Kyne (FG)
Galway_West
Upper house of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament)
Pakenham, 6th Earl of Longford Sam McAughtry Peadar Toner Mac Fhionnlaoich Catherine McGuinness John Magnier Seamus Mallon P. J. Mara Maurice George Moore
Seanad_Éireann
Dooge who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1981 to 1982. Joseph Connolly, a member of the Free State Seanad, had served in the Executive Council
Government_of_Ireland
Irish former politician (born 1944)
32nd 2016 Hildegarde Naughton (FG) Catherine Connolly (Ind.) 33rd 2020 Mairéad Farrell (SF) 34th 2024 John Connolly (FF) 2026 by-election Seán Kyne (FG)
Fintan_Coogan_Jnr
TDs from 2016 to 2020
Leader of the Green Party: Eamon Ryan Leader of the Social Democrats: Catherine Murphy & Róisín Shortall ^ +: Elected for the first time at the 2016 general
32nd_Dáil
Democratic Unionist Party conference in Belfast. Sinn Féin endorse Catherine Connolly in the 2025 Irish presidential election. 21 September – The UK announces
2025 in United Kingdom politics and government
2025_in_United_Kingdom_politics_and_government
The Social Democrats were founded in July 2015 by three independent TDs Catherine Murphy, Róisín Shortall, and Stephen Donnelly (who left the party for
List of political parties in the Republic of Ireland
List_of_political_parties_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
Irish politician (born 1975)
election. Kyne was ahead of Independent candidate Catherine Connolly by a margin of 17 votes. Connolly sought a full recount, which concluded after a total
Seán_Kyne
Political party in Ireland
McGuinness SF —N/a 13.7% —N/a 2018 Liadh Ní Riada SF —N/a 6.4% —N/a 2025 Catherine Connolly IND List Labour Social Democrats PBP–Solidarity Green Party 100% Redress
Sinn_Féin
Government of Ireland since 2025
Leadership and composition President Michael D. Higgins (2025) Catherine Connolly (2025–present) Taoiseach Micheál Martin Tánaiste Simon Harris Member
Government_of_the_34th_Dáil
Presiding officer of Dáil Éireann
Republic of Ireland Constitution Amendments Presidency President Catherine Connolly Council of State Presidential Commission Government Cabinet Taoiseach:
Ceann_Comhairle
American politician (born 1956)
Studies Program: Catherine Connolly, Ph.D., J.D." Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 7 February 2009. "Cathy Connolly for House District
Cathy_Connolly
Irish diplomat
Assumed office November 2022 (2022-11) President Michael D Higgins Catherine Connolly Preceded by Kyle O'Sullivan Irish Ambassador to Turkey In office
Sonya_McGuinness
bishop J. J. Clancy, MP Paul Connaughton Jnr Paul Connaughton Snr Catherine Connolly, president (2025—present) Nicola Coughlan, actress Anthony Daly (Whiteboy)
List_of_Galway_people
Michael D. Higgins, president (11 November 2011 – 10 November 2025) Catherine Connolly, president (since 11 November 2025) Taoisigh (complete list) – Leo
List of state leaders in the 2020s
List_of_state_leaders_in_the_2020s
funeral". www.bbc.com. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025. Tanno, Catherine Nicholls, Sophie (26 April 2025). "Trump and Zelensky hold war talks inside
List of international presidential trips made by Volodymyr Zelenskyy
List_of_international_presidential_trips_made_by_Volodymyr_Zelenskyy
Israeli diplomat
Éireann following a government counter-motion. In February 2024, Catherine Connolly, who was then the Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann, accused Erlich
Dana_Erlich
Irish politician
32nd 2016 Hildegarde Naughton (FG) Catherine Connolly (Ind.) 33rd 2020 Mairéad Farrell (SF) 34th 2024 John Connolly (FF) 2026 by-election Seán Kyne (FG)
John_J._Keane_(politician)
Irish politician (1935–2026)
rights cases such as the Birmingham Six and Guildford Four. President Catherine Connolly described Andrews as someone who would be remembered for his integrity
David_Andrews_(politician)
Irish politician (1913–1975)
32nd 2016 Hildegarde Naughton (FG) Catherine Connolly (Ind.) 33rd 2020 Mairéad Farrell (SF) 34th 2024 John Connolly (FF) 2026 by-election Seán Kyne (FG)
Johnny_Geoghegan
Irish former politician (born 1982)
32nd 2016 Hildegarde Naughton (FG) Catherine Connolly (Ind.) 33rd 2020 Mairéad Farrell (SF) 34th 2024 John Connolly (FF) 2026 by-election Seán Kyne (FG)
Derek_Nolan
first and second terms. Michael D. Higgins appointed six first-timers and Catherine McGuinness, who had served under Patrick Hillery. For his second term
List of presidential appointees to the Council of State (Ireland)
List_of_presidential_appointees_to_the_Council_of_State_(Ireland)
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