The people of Ireland elected Catherine Connolly as the country’s 10th president, making her the third woman to hold this office. She made history by securing a record majority, winning over 63 percent of the total votes in the Irish presidential elections. Running as an independent candidate without any political party’s support, Connolly defeated traditional party contenders and demonstrated the public’s growing trust in independent and honest leadership.
Connolly said after his victory:-
“I will be the president of every citizen. My aim is for Ireland to become a united, equal and just society, where every voice is heard.”
Catherine Connolly, a resident of Galway, has actively addressed issues such as social justice, women’s empowerment, the housing crisis, and environmental protection. She began her political career on the Galway City Council and later became a member of the Irish Parliament (TD).
She served as Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Deputy Speaker of the Irish Parliament) and earned recognition across the country for her straightforward and clear stance. People throughout Ireland regard her as a “voice of the people.”
Her victory opens a new chapter in Irish history, as she becomes the third woman to hold this office after Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese. Experts believe her win will guide independent politics, equality, and transparency in a new direction across the nation.
Ireland :-
- The Republic of Ireland (also known as Poblacht na hÉireann) occupies northwestern Europe.
- It includes 26 of the 32 counties on the island of Ireland and has a population of about 5.4 million.
- Dublin serves as the capital and largest city of Ireland. It lies on the island’s east coast and houses over 1.5 million people.
- The sovereign state shares its only land border with Northern Ireland, which belongs to the United Kingdom.
- In 1922, Irish leaders established the Irish Free State with Dominion status after they signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
- In 1937, the nation adopted a new constitution, renamed itself “Ireland,” and created a republic with an elected, non-executive president.
- After passing the Republic of Ireland Act in 1948, the government officially declared the country a republic in 1949.
- Ireland joined the United Nations in 1955 and entered the European Communities (the predecessor of the European Union) in 1973.
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