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 LIVE: Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ireland and Ukraine stand 'united for real peace'

Zelenskyy met with Micheál Martin and Catherine Connolly earlier this afternoon.

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5 d. ago As it happened: Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ireland and Ukraine stand 'united for real peace'

Zelenskyy met with Micheál Martin and Catherine Connolly earlier this afternoon.

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5 d. ago LIVE: Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses joint sitting of Oireachtas

Zelenskyy met with Micheál Martin and Catherine Connolly earlier this afternoon.

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5 d. ago LIVE: Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Catherine Connolly at the Áras as he kicks off visit to Ireland

Follow along for the latest updates here.

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5 d. ago Catherine Connolly to welcome Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his first state visit to Ireland

Catherine Connolly to welcome Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his first state visit to Ireland  Her.ie

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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 Diarmaid Ferriter: Catherine Connolly makes a strong case against political spindoctors

Authenticity matters more, and charisma cannot be contrived

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2 w. ago Talks between industry and government on Dublin airlink underway with tender expected in early 2026 and take

Talks between industry and government on Dublin airlink underway with tender expected in early 2026 and take-off next October  Derry Journal

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2 w. ago Moral duty ‘to act now’ on climate change for future generations, says Catherine Connolly

Figures of possible fines of between €8bn and €26bn for breaching emissions targets ‘incredible’, President says

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