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Profile: Connolly's long political road leads to Áras

Catherine Connolly first entered local politics in 1999 as a Labour councillor in Galway city, becoming Mayor of Galway five years later. Soon, she will enter Áras an Uachtaráin as the 10th President of Ireland.

Presidential Election • 25 Oct

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly

Connolly accused of double standards over barrister role

The Fine Gael candidate for the Presidency has once again accused her opponent of double standards for representing banks as a barrister in repossession cases while criticising them as an elected representative.

Presidential Election • 20 Oct

A cut-out of presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is imposed over a black and white image of Áras an Uachtaráin

Watch: Connolly says she will bring 'hope' to youth

Voters head to the polls on Friday to have their say in the Presidential Election.

Presidential Election • 18 Oct

Heather Humphreys in Dublin's city centre yesterday

'No wrongdoing' on behalf of event attendees - Humphreys

Fine Gael's presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has confirmed a charity event she attended is being investigated by gardaí.

Presidential Election • 16 Oct

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly with David McCullagh in the This Week studio

5 takeways from This Week presidential radio debate

The presidential race took to the airwaves today with candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly taking part in a live debate with presenter David McCullagh on RTÉ's Radio's This Week programme.

Presidential Election • 12 Oct

Composite image showing Irish presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly

Connolly and Humphreys questioned about campaign videos

Presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys have faced questions over videos posted around their presidential campaigns.

Presidential Election • 08 Oct

Composite image showing Irish presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys

Connolly eyes FF voters, Humphreys coy on party's backing

Independent TD Catherine Connolly has asked Fianna Fáil members to vote for her in the presidential election, while Heather Humphreys has declined to say if she will meet the Taoiseach to seek Fianna Fáil's backing.

Presidential Election • 06 Oct

Connolly says no issues with her judgement in hiring row

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has denied there are questions about her judgement over her attempt to hire a woman with a criminal conviction.

Presidential Election • 03 Oct

Presidential Candidate Catherine Connelly is pictured at the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly

The challenge ahead for the inclusivity candidate

When Catherine Connolly took to the stage, it was a moment of sheer delight for the audience of around 200 people.

Presidential Election • 22 Sep

Independent TD for Galway West, Catherine Connolly, said two theatres were put out of action because of "actual rain falling down".

Concerns over theatre closure at Merlin Park Hospital

A consultant surgeon at Merlin Park Hospital in Galway has written to the Health Minister to raise concerns that an operating theatre which closed because of a leaky roof has not been replaced.

Connacht • 05 Feb 19

Catherine Connolly