3 d. ago President Catherine Connolly pays tribute to the late Des Kenny

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM President Catherine Connolly has paid tribute to the late Des Kenny, describing him as a cherished figure in Galway’s cultural life. She said coming from the Kenny’s bookshop family, he was an outstanding bookseller who possessed a rare gift – the ability to place the right book […] The post President Catherine Connolly pays tribute to the late Des Kenny appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago President Catherine Connolly won't make decision on what to do with salary until new year

The President of Ireland receives a salary in the region of €350,000 annually.

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3 d. ago Storm Éowyn and how to spoil your vote: Ireland's most popular Googles searches in 2025

President Catherine Connolly was the most searched person, followed by Maria Steen, Jim Gavin, Belle Gibson, and DJ Carey.

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5 d. ago Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelensky begins first official visit to Ireland

Zelensky will later meet with President Catherine Connolly and address the joint Houses of the Oireachtas.

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5 d. ago Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelenskyy begins first official visit to Ireland

Zelenskyy will later meet with President Catherine Connolly and address the joint Houses of the Oireachtas.

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5 d. ago New detail emerges about President Catherine Connolly’s 2018 trip to Syria

Visit followed trip by Mick Wallace and Clare Daly in 2017 that was arranged by Irish activist who writes for sanctioned Russian website

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6 d. ago Zelenskiy greeted by Taoiseach at Dublin Airport on first official visit to Ireland

Agenda set to include visit to President Catherine Connolly and expected address to joint sitting of Dáil and Seanad

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6 d. ago Opinion: Irish politicians need to learn how to explain the merits of the EU

The presidential election campaign showed that while most politicians support the EU, they aren’t confident in articulating why, writes Bobby McDonagh.

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1 week ago President Catherine Connolly yet to move into Áras an Uachtaráin or announce key aides

Revamped official website no longer has section devoted to head of state’s spouse

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1 week ago President Connolly says Margaretta D'Arcy's passing marks the loss of a singular voice in Irish cultural and civic life

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM President Catherine Connolly is leading the tributes to Galway’s Margaretta D’Arcy, describing her as a woman of extraordinary conviction, an actor, playwright, filmmaker and writer who brought a radical honesty to her work, while her lifelong dedication to peace and anti-war activism was equally profound. The well-known […] The post President Connolly says Margaretta D'Arcy's passing marks the loss of a singular voice in Irish cultural and civic life appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago ‘No words to express this sorrow’: Hundreds attend funerals held for two Dundalk crash victims

Irish President Catherine Connolly was among the mourners who gathered for the funerals of Alan McCluskey in Co Meath, and Dylan Commins in Co Louth.

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2 w. ago 'Beyond words': Hundreds attend funeral of young man who was among five killed in crash last week

Irish President Catherine Connolly was among the mourners at Peter and Paul’s Church.

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2 w. ago Hildegarde Naughton wants to 'hit ground running' on first full day as Senior Minister

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Hildegarde Naughton says she is looking forward to ‘hitting the ground running’ with her new senior ministerial portfolio. The Galway West TD, and now Minister for Education and Youth, was given her seal of office by President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtarán yesterday. There’s been a […] The post Hildegarde Naughton wants to 'hit ground running' on first full day as Senior Minister appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Labour Party leader calls on governments to set out timeline for Irish unity referendums

Ivana Bacik says election of Catherine Connolly as President brought together Irish left and her party is willing to work to align policies

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3 w. ago Catherine Connolly among the attendance at annual Swimmers Mass

In one of her last engagements before her inauguration, President Catherine Connolly joined her fellow water enthusiasts in St Mary’s Church the Claddagh for the 15th Annual ‘Swimmers Mass’ on Saturday. President Connolly – herself a swimmer and annual attender at the Mass – led the public representatives present along with Mayor Mike Cubbard. The […] The post Catherine Connolly among the attendance at annual Swimmers Mass appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Catherine Connolly performs her first Galway engagement as President

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Catherine Connolly has performed her first Galway engagement as President On her first full day in office, President Connolly last evening visited Merlin Park Community Nursing Unit 5 & 6 Earlier in the day, her first official public engagement was a visit to Gaelscoil Inse Chór in […] The post Catherine Connolly performs her first Galway engagement as President appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Dalai Lama Congratulates Catherine Connolly on Election as President of Ireland

Dalai Lama Congratulates Catherine Connolly on Election as President of Ireland  Buddhistdoor Global

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3 w. ago In pictures: President Catherine Connolly visits Irish language school in Dublin

In pictures: President Catherine Connolly visits Irish language school in Dublin  Irish Mirror

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3 w. ago Irish is a 'gift' says President Connolly as she visits gaelscoil on first full day in office

As she arrived Gaelscoil Inse Chór this morning, students from the school chanted her name.

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3 w. ago Dalai Lama congratulates new President of Ireland Catherine Connolly

Dalai Lama congratulates new President of Ireland Catherine Connolly  Phayul

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