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Politics11 November 2025Archive brief

Catherine Connolly is sworn in as the 10th president of Ireland

Catherine Connolly is sworn in as the 10th president of Ireland.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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Catherine Connolly is sworn in as the 10th president of Ireland.

The development was among the significant politics stories being followed from Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 11 November 2025.

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