Summary
Catherine Connolly will become Ireland's 10th president at a ceremony in Dublin Castle. She won the election decisively against her opponent, Heather Humphreys, and will replace Michael D Higgins as the country's non-executive head of state. Her inauguration ceremony will include various politicians and officials from Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Key Facts
- Catherine Connolly will be sworn in as Ireland's 10th president.
- The inauguration will take place at Dublin Castle.
- Connolly was elected in a landslide victory over Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.
- Michael D Higgins' 14-year term ended at midnight prior to Connolly's swearing-in.
- Ireland's president is a non-executive head of state, meaning the role does not involve running the government.
- The ceremony will be attended by Irish leaders, judges, and Northern Ireland's First Minister.
- The inauguration includes a ceremonial motorcade and a service of prayer and reflection.
- After the ceremony, Connolly will travel to Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the Irish president.
