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President Catherine Connolly says she will be a ‘catalyst for change’ over next seven years

Ireland’s 10th president references diversity, climate, housing, neutrality and Irish unity at ceremony in Dublin Castle

Catherine Connolly is inaugurated as President of Ireland in St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, on Tuesday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Catherine Connolly is inaugurated as President of Ireland in St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, on Tuesday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Ellen Coyne
Tue Nov 11 2025 - 21:32 • 5 MIN READ

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Ellen Coyne

Ellen Coyne

Ellen Coyne is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times