Catherine Connolly being inaugurated as President of Ireland, in St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, Dublin, in November. President Catherine Connolly speaks to Gregory Campbell of the DUP at the Guildhall, Derry. Instead, a visit to Britain is on the cards, though it would not be a full bells-and-whistles State visit. Progress on making Irish the “working language” is being advanced through Irish classes for existing staff and recruiting Irish speakers. She’s careful, she’s considered, she’s steady.”

Source: The Irish Times February 14, 2026 13:44 UTC