Siblings, including family in the US, were among those who attended her inauguration – none of them public figures. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill arrived together for the inauguration. President Catherine Connolly inspects the Guard of Honour by the Irish Defence Forces at Dublin Castle. Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins and party colleague Richard O’Donoghue also attended. President of Ireland Catherine Connolly at Dublin Castle after her inauguration.

Source: The Irish Times November 12, 2025 14:22 UTC