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Catherine Connolly

President of Ireland since 2025 (born 1955)

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Catherine Martina Ann Connolly is an Irish politician serving as the president of Ireland since 11 November 2025. She had been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Galway West constituency from 2016 until her election as president in 2025.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Galway wd
Citizenship
Ireland wd
Occupation
politician, clinical psychologist, barrister wd
Political party
independent politician (since 2006), Labour Party (1995–2006) wd
Education
University of Galway, University of Leeds wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Ireland (since 11 November 2025 · BS 25 Kartik 2082 onwards)
  • Teachta Dála (29 November 2024 – 25 October 2025 · BS 13 Mangsir 2081 – 8 Kartik 2082)
  • Leas-Cheann Comhairle (23 July 2020 – 19 February 2025)
  • Teachta Dála (8 February 2020 – 8 November 2024)
  • Teachta Dála (10 March 2016 – 14 January 2020)
  • Mayor of Galway (8 June 2004 – 10 June 2005)

Questions

When was Catherine Connolly born?
Catherine Connolly was born on 5 November 1955 in Galway.
What positions has Catherine Connolly held?
Positions held by Catherine Connolly include: president of Ireland (since 11 November 2025); Teachta Dála (2024–2025); Leas-Cheann Comhairle (2020–2025); Teachta Dála (2020–2024); Teachta Dála (2016–2020).
Where did Catherine Connolly study?
Catherine Connolly was educated at University of Galway, University of Leeds.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Catherine Connolly · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q5052598 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Inauguration of Catherine Connolly, 11 November 2025 15 (cropped).jpg by Office of the President of Ireland (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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