Quick Info
| Profession | Politician; former clinical psychologist and barrister |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Galway, Ireland |
Latest News about Catherine Connolly
11/11/2025
Connolly was inaugurated as President of Ireland at Dublin Castle and formally assumed office. The ceremony marked the start of her presidential term after her election victory in October 2025.
25/10/2025
Catherine Connolly was elected as the 10th President of Ireland after a landslide victory over Heather Humphreys. She won a large majority of first-preference votes and was set to succeed Michael D. Higgins at the end of his term.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Catherine Martina Ann Connolly |
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| Known For | President of Ireland; former Independent TD for Galway West |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Master's Degree | Clinical Psychology, University of Leeds |
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| Law Degree | University of Galway |
| Barrister-at-Law | Yes |
Personal Life
| Residence | Claddagh, Galway |
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| Spouse | Brian |
| Children | 2 sons |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Siblings | 13 siblings |
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| Children | 2 sons |
Career
| Local Politics | Elected to Galway City Council in 1999; served as Mayor of Galway in 2004 |
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| National Politics | Elected as Independent TD for Galway West in 2016; served as Leas-Cheann Comhairle from 2020 to 2024 |
| Current Role | President of Ireland since 2025 |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/catherinegalway |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Is a fluent Irish speaker | |
| 2. Worked as a clinical psychologist before entering politics | |
| 3. Later qualified and worked as a barrister | |
| 4. Was the first woman to hold the post of Leas-Cheann Comhairle |