President Catherine Connolly waves to students from St Michael's Primary School before visiting Trim Resource Centre in Co Meath. First, though, was the céad míle fáilte from the 220 pupils, their teachers and dozens of proud parents. President Connolly, speaking during a visit to a Dublin gaelscoil, has vowed to advance the Irish language during her presidency. “Catherine Conn-olly, Catherine Conn-olly”, they chanted in a cacophony of noise which would not have been out of place at Croke Park. Four transition-year students from Coláiste an Phiarsaigh in Rathfarnham (all former pupils) were there to help coach the pupils.

Source: The Irish Times November 12, 2025 20:18 UTC