Ireland's new President, Catherine Connolly, is captivating audiences with her powerful acceptance speech, delivered in both Irish and English. She pledged to be an inclusive leader, a voice for peace ...

Irish president Catherine Connolly makes a speech during her visit to the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, west London, as part of her official visit to the UK. Picture date: Monday May 18, 2026.

Catherine Connolly has won the race to be the next President of Ireland, with Heather Humphreys conceding the election on Saturday afternoon. By the evening, it was confirmed that Catherine had ...

President Catherine Connolly has been criticised for failing to use the word ‘Saint’ four times when referencing St Patrick in her maiden speech marking Ireland’s national holiday. The speech was ...

On Friday last, Ireland voted to elect its 10th President, Catherine Connolly, to office, but what happens now? The Galway woman, 68, arrived at Dublin Castle with her family, including her husband ...

With the presidential election just around the corner, the race is on for Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys, the only two candidates left in the running. Catherine Connolly is an Irish-speaking ...