Politics
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2025
On The Journalpresident connolly
Rain didn't dampen Connolly's message of hope as she zoned in on war and climate in first speech
Connolly spoke of how Ireland’s history of forced emigration and man-made famine gives us a mandate to be leaders for peace.
As it happened
President Connolly pledges 'a steady hand, but also a catalyst for change' as she's sworn in
The inauguration ceremony took place earlier in Dublin Castle.
On The Journalon schedule
Connolly's first engagement as president: a visit to a Gaelscoil close to the Áras
On The JournalDublin Castle
In pictures: Catherine Connolly inaugurated as tenth President of Ireland
On The Journaloff to the áras
Snappy ceremony ushers in new era as Catherine Connolly sworn in as 10th President of Ireland
On The JournalThe Morning Lead
Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as Ireland's 10th President today, here's how it will play out
Here’s everything you need to know about the inauguration.
On The JournalHousing Crisis
New housing plan gets Cabinet committee sign off with measures to be announced on Thursday
On The Journalslán
President Higgins and wife Sabina given roses and cheered as they leave Áras for the final time
Áras fallout
Ivan Yates insists he's 'done nothing wrong' in first interview since media training controversy
Yates insisted he had ‘broke no rules’ over his coaching of Jim Gavin while acting as a pundit.
9 at 9
The 9 at 9
Millions are displaced in the Philippines, a poultry housing order comes in and the BBC chairman is to apologise.
children's health irelandCalls issued for inquiry into CHI following whistleblower claims about Harvey Sherratt's care
the republican partyBilly Kelleher says Fianna Fáil should be heading up unity efforts rather than ‘The Shinners’
Leap BackEven the NTA is confused about whether students studying in the North can get a student Leap Card
9 at 9
The 9 at 9
Taxi drivers protest Uber, Trump and Orbán buddy up in DC and internal unrest over Fianna Fáil’s election review
On The Journalpivot
Newest Independent Ireland councillor on how his views have not shifted since leaving the SocDems
presidential election report
'Not a hope in hell': There will be fury in Fianna Fáil if election review delayed
Some TDs in the party said they don’t expect the internal report to be ready next week.
The Late Late ShowHolly Cairns says Tánaiste's 'tough on immigration' rhetoric shows government is in 'panic mode'
emma little pengellyDUP's Deputy First Minister turns down invitation to attend Catherine Connolly's inauguration
Ukraine
Government planning for possible visit by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ireland
It is understood that officials are working on a plan for Zelenskyy to come here, possibly as early as December.
National Security
Concerns across Europe that Ireland's military shortfalls could put major summit at risk
Security concerns are being raised as Ireland prepares to take on the rotating presidency of the EU next summer.
Europa LeagueSix arrested at protest held before Aston Villa match against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham
Claudia SheinbaumMexico's president unveils proposals to boost prosecution of sexual abuse after she was groped
On The JournalSan Francisco
Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US House speaker, to step down at next election aged 86
arts fundingEmotions run high as comedians take fight for their work to be recognised as art to Leinster House
