Catherine Connolly
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About
Irish politician who was elected the 10th president of Ireland in 2025. She advanced her political career as a left-wing politician, focusing on social justice, equality, and public services. She started her political career in 1999 after being elected to the city council of Galway.
Before fame
She studied psychology at the University of Galway and later earned a master's degree from the University of Leeds.
Trivia
She can speak Irish fluently. She worked as a psychologist and legal advisor before entering the world of politics. She became the president of Ireland in November 2025. Connolly was elected the Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann on July 23, 2020, in a surprise victory over Fine Gael candidate Fergus O'Dowd, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
Family life
She comes from a large family and is one of 14 children. Her mother passed away at an early age; she was raised by her father, who worked as a carpenter. She married Brian McEnery and had two sons.
Associated with
She has spoken critically of United States President Donald Trump.
