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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Catherine Connolly vows all voices will be 'heard and valued' as she becomes 10th president

The people have spoken and have given their president a powerful mandate to articulate their vision for a new republic, a republic worthy of its name where everyone is valued and diversity is cherished, where sustainable solutions are urgently implemented, and where a home is a fundamental human right.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Catherine Connolly sworn in as Ireland's president on day of pomp and celebration

Catherine Connolly will use the Irish presidency to champion diversity, the Irish language, climate action, decolonisation legacy, and housing as a human right.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
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?The Irish Independent's View: New chapter begins as Michael D Higgins passes presidential torch to Catherine Connolly

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
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Bernese Mountain dogs and their owners gather outside Aras to bid farewell to Michael D Higgins on his final day as president

fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
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Former MEP Mick Wallace won't rule out presidential bid - but 'certainly wouldn't run' if Catherine Connolly is on the ballot

fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
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?The Irish Independent's View: New chapter begins as Michael D Higgins passes presidential torch to Catherine Connolly

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
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Bernese Mountain dogs and their owners gather outside Aras to bid farewell to Michael D Higgins on his final day as president

fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
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Former MEP Mick Wallace won't rule out presidential bid - but 'certainly wouldn't run' if Catherine Connolly is on the ballot

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Hopes of Irish language revival in public life as Catherine Connolly takes office

Catherine Connolly intends to use the presidency to promote a Gaelic revival by making Irish a working language and raising its national profile.
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fromFortune
1 week ago
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Left-wing firebrand Catherine Connolly elected president of Ireland in landslide | Fortune

fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
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Ireland's president-elect is a left-wing, anti-establishment figure who is outspoken on Gaza

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1 week ago
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Left-wing firebrand Catherine Connolly elected president of Ireland in landslide | Fortune

fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
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Ireland's president-elect is a left-wing, anti-establishment figure who is outspoken on Gaza

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Catherine Connolly's election as president has added a new dynamic to Irish politics | Justine McCarthy

Catherine Connolly, a leftwing independent, won a surprising presidential victory backed by an unprecedented coalition of left parties, destabilizing the governing parties and media.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

From Brexit to Gaza, where does 'committed European' Catherine Connolly stand on key EU issues?

Catherine Connolly has insisted she is "a committed European" and while she has opposed many aspects of EU politics, she argues "we have to allow questions to be put and debated".
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fromIndependent
1 month ago
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'I remember 100,000 people standing up screaming' - Michael Flatley launches Riverdance 30th anniversary show after Aras bid

fromIndependent
1 month ago
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'I remember 100,000 people standing up screaming' - Michael Flatley launches Riverdance 30th anniversary show after Aras bid

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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about Aras bid - and reveals detail of phonecall with Taoiseach

Bob Geldof was never serious about running for the Irish presidency despite conversations with Taoiseach Micheál Martin about a potential Fianna Fáil candidacy.
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fromCageside Press
1 month ago

Conor McGregor Taps Out of Irish Presidential Bid

Conor McGregor withdrew his candidacy for the Irish presidency and will not contest the election, but vows to continue promoting Irish interests internationally.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Micheal Martin endorses Jim Gavin as Fianna Fail's Aras candidate: 'best placed to represent the Irish people as President'

Jim Gavin seeks Fianna Fáil's nomination for president and receives endorsement from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and several senior ministers amid multiple other candidates.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher refuses to rule out Aras run - as former Dublin manager Jim Gavin 'has Taoiseach's backing'

Billy Kelleher has not ruled out a presidential run after being approached by party colleagues; Jim Gavin reportedly has Taoiseach Micheál Martin's support.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Oliver Callan: Based on recent history, there is a surefire way to win our 'best-paid, do-nothing job'

The Irish presidency is largely ceremonial, with minimal responsibilities, generous pay, and near-certain re-election for incumbents.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Multi-millionaire pharma tycoon Gareth Sheridan (35) launches bid for Irish presidency

Gareth Sheridan, the Dublin-born businessman, emphasized the essential need for younger representation in the upcoming Irish presidential election, sharing his inspiration rooted in family values and community responsibility.
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