Presidential Inauguration

President Connolly and family attend State reception at Dublin Castle

Connolly has pledged to focus on peace, neutrality and climate change during her term

President Catherine Connolly speaks after her inauguration at Dublin Castle. Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Getty
President Catherine Connolly speaks after her inauguration at Dublin Castle. Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Getty
Sarah Burns
Órla Ryan
Tue Nov 11 2025 - 21:10
Catherine ConnollyPresidential electionMichael D HigginsHeather Humphreys