She said Ireland had a “lived understanding” of war, hunger and dispossession as she claimed the country could not “close our eyes” to those forced to leave their homes due to war, famine or climate c...
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The independent TD from Galway, who is a former psychologist and barrister, has pledged to be an “inclusive” president. In her victory speech after her landslide win, she said she would be a president...
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Catherine Connolly will be officially declared the country's tenth president at an inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castle later today. The ceremony will take place in St Patrick's Hall where all presi...
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Sometimes controversial, strongly opinionated, but never dull, Michael D Higgins' 14-year term as Uachtarán na hÉireann comes to an end this week after many historic moments that helped define modern-...
11.10.2025 Rte.ie and 1 sitesThe office of president is seen as a largely ceremonial role which involves hosting heads of state at the official residence, Aras an Uachtarain in Phoenix Park, Dublin, and other diplomatic and civic engagements. The president must also consider whether legislation passed by the parliament complies with the constitution, and if they believe it does not, in consultation with the Council of State, they can refer it to the Supreme Court. In recent years, the Irish presidency has become a more poli...
11.11.2025 independent.ie , dailymail.co.uk and 14 sitesMichael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were greeted by cheers and gifted roses as they left Aras an Uachtarain on Monday night. A guard of honour was formed outside the gates of the official residence ...
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Catherine Connolly will be officially declared the country’s tenth president of Ireland later today. Ms Connolly will officially take on her new role following an inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castl...
11.11.2025 rte.ie , irishtimes.com and 3 sitesIT BEGAN AS a dull, drizzly day in Dublin City, as gardaí lined the streets surrounding Dublin Castle in preparation for the inauguration of Catherine Connolly as the tenth President of Ireland. Despi...
11.11.2025 Thejournal.ie and 1 sitesSinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald (left) and First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill arriving at Dublin Castle for the inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Ireland's 10th president. Pict...
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It was the end of a 14-year era, the end of Michael D Higgins’s presidency, and he ended it as he had lived it, celebrating the best aspects of Irish society and decency. As the big car drove out the avenue from Áras an Uachtaráin on Monday evening, ...
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