News - Catherine Connolly

Seán Kyne wins Galway West bye-election

The Fine Gael candidate overtook Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas on the 11th and final count.

May 24, 2026 19:59

President Connolly warns against 'normalisation of war'

In her first St. Patrick’s Day message, she says the Irish are a people who understand peace is "not merely the absence of war but the presence of justice".

Mar 16, 2026 08:26

Local students set for Scientist & Technology Exhibition

More than 200 prizes will be up for grabs, including a place in the EU Contest for Young Scientists for the overall winner.

Jan 7, 2026 07:29

Carrick-on-Shannon woman says Catherine Connolly will be a great president for all

Lola Gonzalez Farrell, from the Social Democrats, campaigned for Catherine Connolly.

Oct 26, 2025 13:49

Catherine Connolly announced as 10th President of Ireland

Her victory was declared at Dublin Castle this evening.

Oct 25, 2025 20:04

RESULT: Catherine Connolly tops the poll in Sligo-Leitrim

Oct 25, 2025 17:06

LISTEN: Heather Humphreys concedes Presidential race

At the Cavan-Monaghan count centre this afternoon, the former Fine Gael Minister congratulated Catherine Connolly on "becoming the next President of Ireland".

Oct 25, 2025 15:46