Catherine Connolly is the 10th President of Ireland
Catherine Connolly is the 10th President of Ireland

Catherine Connolly is the 10th President of Ireland

Before the Presidency

Catherine Connolly’s journey from Shantalla in Galway, in a family with 13 siblings, to Áras an Uachtaráin has been shaped by a lifelong commitment to public service and community. Catherine is married to Brian and they have two adult sons. A proud Galwegian, she has called the Claddagh home since 1988. 

President Connoly's Bio

Before the Presidency

Catherine Connolly’s journey from Shantalla in Galway, in a family with 13 siblings, to Áras an Uachtaráin has been shaped by a lifelong commitment to public service and community. Catherine is married to Brian and they have two adult sons. A proud Galwegian, she has called the Claddagh home since 1988. 

President Connoly's Bio

Inauguration

Catherine Connolly became the tenth President of Ireland on 11th November 2015

Family

The president is married to Brian McEnery. They married in 1992. They have two children.

Pets

The President has two black cats.

Flag

The presidential Standard is a golden harp on a blue background. If you see this flag flying over Áras an Uachtaráin, it means the President is at home.
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