Catherine Connolly
Catherine Connolly is an independent TD for Galway and a former Leas Cheann Comhairle, recognized for her commitment to the Irish language and her strong advocacy on various social issues. She was recently in the news for her critique of Taoiseach Micheál Martin's grammatical error during a parliamentary debate involving the Irish language.
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Catherine Connolly is the president of Ireland who met with Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner during her visit.
Death of Congolese man renews scrutiny of race relations in Ireland | Ireland
United Kingdom· 2026-05-31
Catherine Connolly vacated the seat in Galway West that Fine Gael won.
Here is something the ‘soft left’ parties need to pay attention to – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-29
President Catherine Connolly’s sister Dr Margaret Connolly was among those detained by Israeli forces during a recent activist flotilla.
Iran gains concessions ‘not through talks but missiles’, says top negotiator – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-29
President Catherine Connolly addressed the conference, pledging to stand in solidarity with young carers.
Young carers highlight realities of their work – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-07
The appointment of Gabriel Makhlouf must technically be made by President Catherine Connolly.
Central Bank governor Makhlouf to be reappointed for second term – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
President Catherine Connolly has said 'all possible steps must be taken to avoid a further escalation' in the Middle East following military strikes.
President Connolly calls for immediate diplomacy following strikes in Middle East – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Catherine Connolly wore a design by Louise Kennedy for her inauguration as president.
‘I loved being on the shop floor. I thought my parents had bought Harrods’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Catherine Connolly was elected as President last October, creating a vacant Dáil seat in Galway West.
Fine Gael selects Senator Seán Kyne to contest Galway West byelection for party – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Catherine Connolly was depicted in a deepfake video withdrawing from the presidential election days before the public cast their votes.
AI-produced material online threatens to ‘erode the foundations of democratic life’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-18
Catherine Connolly's election as President might lessen Irish cooperation with Nato.
Increasing UK pressure on Ireland to invest in defence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-16
Catherine Connolly was elected to the presidency as part of a coalition.
History no longer casts such a shadow over Irish politics but we can’t gloss over the past – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
Catherine Connolly's geopolitical views are said to horrify many unionists according to Burrows.
Ireland should apologise for ‘unjustifiable conduct’ during Troubles, says new UUP leader – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
Catherine Connolly moved into Áras an Uachtaráin after her inauguration as President.
‘She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
President Catherine Connolly is likely to make the first overseas trip of her presidency to Britain before the summer.
President’s first overseas trip to be to UK before summer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
The Social Democrats was the first political party to support Catherine Connolly’s candidacy.
Holly Cairns urges Taoiseach not to ‘bow to bullies’ when visiting Trump in Oval Office – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
The Social Democrats was the first political party to support Catherine Connolly’s candidacy.
Holly Cairns urges Taoiseach not to ‘bow to bullies’ when visiting Trump in Oval Office – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07Catherine Connolly's victory sparked discussions about a potential united left alliance in Ireland.
Social Democrats, Labour and the Greens have some serious thinking to do – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
President Catherine Connolly expressed her deepest condolences to the family of the person who lost their life.
Man who died in Dublin city bus crash named as Frank Daly – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
President Catherine Connolly expressed her 'deepest condolences to the family of the person who lost their life'.
Gardaí look to speak to bus driver following fatal Dublin city crash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Catherine Connolly’s presidential election victory suggests a desire for radical change among some voters.
Appetite for radical change grows as voters’ patience wears thin over housing crisis – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06Catherine Connolly is the former independent TD who was elected as President last October.
May byelections confirmed for Connolly and Donohoe seats in Galway and Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
President Catherine Connolly expressed her deepest condolences to the family of the person who lost their life in today’s accident in Dublin.
Pedestrian (80s) dead and three people injured after bus crashes in Dublin city centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-06
Catherine Connolly's victory in the presidential election has led to discussions about a new left alliance.
Relief for Martin as polls swing back – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-05Former independent TD Catherine Connolly was elected President last year.
Green Party’s Cllr Janet Horner selected as Dublin Central byelection candidate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
Catherine Connolly's election as President is seen as proof of underlying discontent and the potential for political change.
Big property developers should be careful what they wish for – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-04
Catherine Connolly is mentioned for a cool moment during last year’s presidential election.
Six qualities make you cool, according to science. Trying too hard isn’t one of them – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-02
Catherine Connolly is a former presidential candidate who was commented on by Ivan Yates without a declared conflict of interest.
‘I was Tubridy’s stand-in. My father got appointed chairman of RTÉ, and that ended’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
President Catherine Connolly is to resume engagements on Friday evening after her husband, Brian McEnery, took ill at an event earlier this week.
Catherine Connolly resumes engagements after pause due to husband falling ill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Catherine Connolly is the President of Ireland who had to cancel her address to diplomats due to her husband's illness.
Address by President Catherine Connolly cancelled after husband falls ill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-21
On Monday, President Catherine Connolly will launch the Simon Communities of Ireland Report on Older Adult Homelessness at the University of Galway.
Carmel was in her 60s when she suddenly found herself homeless – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-19
