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A warm welcome to His Excellency, George Morara Orina, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya 🇰🇪, and Her Excellency Angela Hassan-Sharp, Ambassador of New Zealand 🇳🇿, who both presented their Letters of Credence to President Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

Today, to mark International Women's Day 2026, the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy, TD, was joined by guest speakers for an event in Leinster House, where they discussed issues facing women in Ireland and to celebrate the themes of generosity and collaboration.

Marking 250 years of the American Declaration of Independence. Minister Patrick O’Donovan and U.S. Ambassador Ed Walsh unveil a new “W” rate stamp honouring Co. Tyrone native John Dunlap, printer of the first Declaration copies. anpost.com/shop

In his first newspaper interview since leaving office, Michael D Higgins tells Maxim Kelly exactly what he thinks, about – well - everything advertiser.ie/galway/article…

This week, the five MEPs representing Ireland South addressed Seanad Éireann to discuss Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU. #SeeForYourself Photos: oir.ie/5986279 Blog: oir.ie/5986279

Kathleen Funchion, Billy Kelleher, Seán Kelly, Michael McNamara and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú visited the Seanad Chamber for the first time since their election in June 2024.

President Catherine Connolly this morning welcomed Teresa Ribera, the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call

Ag searmanas in Áras an Uachtaráin at maidin, cheap an tUachtarán Connolly Uasal Mark J. Dunne, A.S. agus Uasal Michael D. O’Connell, A.S. mar Bhreithiúna don Ard-Chúirt.

Today President Connolly welcomed Mr. @EOBroin TD to Áras an Uachtaráin where he presented a copy of his book ‘Flats and Cottages: Herbert Simms and the Housing of Dublin’s Working Class 1932–1948’

A warm welcome to His Excellency, Miyagawa Manabu, Ambassador of Japan 🇯🇵, and Her Excellency, Mariam Aftab, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 🇵🇰, who both presented their Letters of Credence to President Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

Catherine Connolly highlights wars and climate change in first Christmas message as President irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…

Chuir an tUachtarán Connolly fáilte roimh an gníomhaí Sualannach Greta Thunberg ar ghlao cúirtéise ag Áras an Uachtaráin inniu.

A warm welcome to His Excellency, Matej Marn, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia 🇸🇮, and His Excellency, Pham Toàn Thắng, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam 🇻🇳, who both presented their Letters of Credence to President Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

President Catherine Connolly today presented 50 young people with the Gaisce Gold Award at a ceremony in the Irish Museum of Modern Art at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. This year marks the 40th anniversary of @GaisceAward

Reminder: The Primary School Survey remains open for just four more days. The survey is open to parents and guardians of children who are in – or soon to begin – primary school, as well as school staff and Boards of Management.

Nollaig Shona Dhuit! This evening, the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy, TD switched on the Leinster House Christmas Tree lights. Music was provided by the Kiltra Music Singers, the Blazing Sky Choir, Cumas Trad Band & Members of The Garda Band. 🎄🎅🎄 📸 flic.kr/s/aHBqjCDfgP

The Santa Express ….

President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, turned on the Christmas Tree Lights at Áras an Uachtaráin today. Approximately 150 family members attended the event from across the country.

Super show in the papers for Oireachtas Bravery awards ….

Awarded by Comhairle na Míre Gaile - the Deeds of Bravery Council, the ceremony included the awarding of 15 Bronze Medals, 4 Silver Medals and a Gold Medal, with the latter award being posthumously presented. 📸flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCN2u