
President of Ireland since 2025 (born 1957)
1957 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Ireland since 2025 (born 1957)
Born
July 12, 1957
Age
~69 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, barrister, clinical psychologist
1957
Born in Galway (1957-07-12)
2004
PositionMayor of Galway (2004–2005)
2016
PositionTeachta Dála (2016–2020)
2020
PositionTeachta Dála (2020–2024)
2020
PositionLeas-Cheann Comhairle (2020–2025)
2024
PositionTeachta Dála (2024–2025)
About
Catherine Martina Ann Connolly is an Irish politician serving as the president of Ireland since 11 November 2025. She had been a TD for the Galway West constituency from 2016 until her election as president in 2025.
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Catherine Martina Ann Connolly is an Irish politician serving as the president of Ireland since 11 November 2025. She had been a TD for the Galway West constituency from 2016 until her election as president in 2025.
The name Catherine means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
Catherine Connolly was born on July 12, 1957.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Catherine is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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Catherine — July 12, 1957
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
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Actions
2025
PositionPresident of Ireland
Present
Age ~69