We look back on President Catherine Connolly's first few days. George Lee checks in from COP30 in Brazil. A big match for Ireland's MNT v Ronaldo's Portugal. The Christmas Art Competition is launched. And sun-seeking penguins!
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We officially have the 10th President of Ireland - Catherine Connolly. After the inauguration she has been busy meeting people and performing her duties. Cathal is joined in studio by two girls who sang for her - they tell us about it.
The President visited Gaelscoil Inse Chór in Dublin 8, where she met primary school children. She declared: "Níl aon obair bhaile agaibh anocht" - no homework tonight. Wohoo!
And there's lots more news from Ireland and around the world. George Lee is here with another update from the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. Ronaldo is in town! The superstar leads Portugal as they take on the boys in green in a massive game that you can watch on RTÉ2. And, we finish with some fun penguins.
And there's more big news, as Cathal launched the 2025 Christmas Art Competition. Gte working on your paintings and drawings now.
You can see the rules above and read all about it here!
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