Eilis O’Hanlon on Catherine Connolly and 'Colonised Minds'
Eilis O’Hanlon writes an opinion piece suggesting that Catherine Connolly might be suffering from a 'colonised mind'.
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Eilis O’Hanlon writes an opinion piece suggesting that Catherine Connolly might be suffering from a 'colonised mind'.
President Catherine Connolly is set to be awarded the Freedom of Clonmel during her visit on Friday.
An editorial from the Irish Independent welcomes President Catherine Connolly's candid remarks on the pressing issues of migration and housing in Ireland, commending her honesty on these critical topics.

President Catherine Connolly met with Britain's King Charles at Buckingham Palace and is expected to brief reporters on their encounter shortly.

President Catherine Connolly stated that the transformative changes needed to address the climate emergency are not progressing at the required pace.

Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters, detaining numerous activists on board. The incident sparked international condemnation and diplomatic efforts for the release and return of those detained.
A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza has departed from Sicily, with participants, including the sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly and Croatian activists, expressing readiness for potential arrest. The "Global Sumud Flotilla" consists of dozens of vessels aiming to disrupt the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
President Catherine Connolly decided not to refer the International Protection Bill to the Supreme Court, despite acknowledging that concerns about the legislation remained. Following this decision, the President signed the bill into law.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with Irish President Catherine Connolly and Prime Minister Micheál Martin during her visit to Dublin. Discussions focused on developing bilateral relations, supporting Moldova's European course, and signing agreements.
Fianna Fáil has selected 25-year-old first-time councillor Cillian Keane as its candidate to contest the Galway West by-election, aiming to fill the seat previously held by President Catherine Connolly.

Mourners at the service included President Catherine Connolly and her predecessor Michael D Higgins.

President Catherine Connolly has sent a letter of commendation to 13-year-old Austin Appelbee, after he heroically swam for four hours through choppy waters off western Australia to get help for his family who were swept out to sea.
A 13-year-old Australian boy named Austin has been commended by Irish President Catherine Connolly for saving his family after they were stranded at sea, swimming for four hours to get help.

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović met with his Irish counterpart Catherine Connolly in Dublin during an official visit to Ireland, discussing credible enlargement policy.

Ballot boxes are being opened as counting commences in two byelections in Ireland, which will determine two new TDs to fill seats left vacant by President Catherine Connolly and former finance minister Paschal Donohoe.
President Catherine Connolly has made her first visit to Britain as President, returning to her alma mater in Leeds for the first time since graduating.
King Charles III has graciously accepted an invitation to visit Ireland, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The acceptance was confirmed during a three-day official visit to the UK by the Irish President.
President Catherine Connolly is expected to meet King Charles during her first official visit to the United Kingdom. This meeting marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

President Catherine Connolly is scheduled to lay a wreath at the graves of the executed leaders of the 1916 Rising during the annual commemoration ceremony at Arbour Hill in Dublin.
President Catherine Connolly has publicly criticized the University of Galway regarding its controversial links to an Israeli institute. The criticism highlights ongoing debates about institutional affiliations and international relations.
An article questions whether President Catherine Connolly's concerns regarding an Immigration Bill were a defense of the Constitution or merely virtue signaling, highlighting her statement about the Council of State meeting.
Catherine Connolly has declared that 'democracy is under attack' in a speech delivered during her inaugural overseas trip as president.
President Catherine Connolly has appointed seven individuals to the Council of State, with the new members bringing backgrounds in human rights and legal work.

A man has been accused of assault causing harm and public order offenses after a woman canvassing for Catherine Connolly in a presidential campaign was allegedly punched in the face in Dublin.

US President Donald Trump has again stated his belief that Israel would not use nuclear weapons to resolve its issues, despite the country never officially admitting to possessing such weapons. This comes amidst ongoing tensions and discussions about the Iran conflict.

President Catherine Connolly's recent statement on the crisis in the Middle East is being viewed by many as a pointed intervention in the early months of her seven-year presidency. Is this a sign of things to come?

Catherine Connolly said on this day ‘the catastrophic consequences of violating the UN Charter cannot be ignored’.

The Residential Tenancies Bill has been officially signed into law by President Catherine Connolly, completing its legislative process.

President Catherine Connolly expressed her delight and humility upon receiving the Freedom of Clonmel, an honor bestowed by the Irish town.
King Charles III, accompanied by various personalities including Catherine Connolly, officially opened the Chelsea Flower Show. The event featured blooming gardens and Irish gardeners.

Catherine Connolly participated in an 'extraordinary 12 hours' in London, aiming to 'decolonise our minds,' which included a meeting with a king.

Catherine Connolly delivered her first major speech on the environment, strongly criticizing the pollution of Irish rivers and calling for transformative change to address the climate crisis.

President Catherine Connolly laid a wreath at the graves of the executed 1916 Rising leaders at Arbour Hill in Dublin as part of the annual commemoration ceremony.
Margaret Connolly, sister of Catherine Connolly, has joined a flotilla bound for Gaza, describing the organization as a powerful symbol of international solidarity with Palestinians.

Turkey's parliament has passed a new law prohibiting access to social media platforms for individuals under the age of 15. This move aims to regulate online content and protect minors.
President Catherine Connolly convened the Council of State to discuss the International Protection Bill. The meeting aimed to address concerns and potential outcomes regarding the legislation.
President Catherine Connolly has announced her seven appointments to the Council of State, including an Irish language activist and several legal experts.

A woman has alleged in court that she was punched in the face while campaigning alongside Sinn Féin's leader for President Catherine Connolly.

Guess What Ireland's President Said About St. Patrick's Day... Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Irish President Catherine Connolly marked her first St. Patrick’s Day in office with a message that reframed Ireland’s patron saint as a symbol for open borders and ‘global citizenship’, urging the Irish to embrace migrants amid ongoing surges in arrivals that have sparked nationwide tensions. In a video address, Connolly drew parallels between St. Patrick’s enslavement...
Columnist Sarah Carey criticizes President Catherine Connolly for wading into foreign affairs, suggesting it puts Irish livelihoods at risk and causes confusion about the presidency's role.

President Catherine Connolly stated that the significant contributions of family carers, including young carers, are 'too often goes simply ignored or certainly is insufficiently recognised'.