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The issue they love as a gotcha - who she represented as a barrister - actually contradicts their other favourite criticism - that she has views too extreme for a president. It shows that she understands what a job involves and can separate her personal views from what's required.

Screenshot of YouTube video showing Vincent Browne and Catherine Connolly carrying out a public interview on stage, seated on velvet armchairs

Lovely the relaxed pose of Catherine Connolly as she listens to Vincent Browne during this interview #Áras25

youtu.be/jxo1nR26u4M?...

"I would hope that this Brexit can be a push for us to look at what the EU has become".

Also: "I am all for Europe"

Gotta watch the full thing to understand the context.
Catherine Connolly is not clippable. She doesn't do sound bites.

Photograph taken in Maynooth University with Catherine Connolly standing in front of a huge crowd, flanked by TDs Aidan Farrelly and Réada Cronin

They say the whole of North Kildare is behind Catherine Connolly, and it sure looks like it! Flocks of people out in Maynooth this evening.
#Áras25

Gentle reminder…the Special Criminal Court was opposed trenchantly and for compelling reasons by Mary Robinson before she became President; its continued existence has been criticised by the UN Human Rights Committee, UN Special Rapporteurs, the Irish Human Rights & …

Catherine Connolly left a teabag in the sink #SmearTheBejaysus

Catherine Connolly calls opal fruits starbursts and she calls moros boost
#SmearTheBejaysis

10 days or so (1 weekend) left before the presidential election. There's no doubt in my mind who I am going to vote for.

I have a plan!
I'm going to cast my vote before I go to work on Friday 24th. Open from 7am.

Otherwise I fear the bank holiday weekend will run away on me! 🎃 👻 🗳 #Aras25

Well, Super Saturday was pretty super!

Volunteers came out right across Ireland to talk to their neighbours about why they’re voting for Catherine.

This election will come down to turnout, it’s so important that we all get out and vote on October 24. Start thinking about your polling day plans now

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FROGS
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Screenshot from joe.ie with image of Ivan Yeats looking gormless taken from Rolling News. Headline reads: In an episode of his podcast, Ivan Yates said he would suggest a smear campaign against Catherine Connolly. Smaller text reads: Ivan Yates and Seán Defoe were discussing the upcoming presidential election on Newstalk's 'Calling it' podcast when Yates suggested Catherine Connolly's opponents 'smear the bejaysis out of her'.

Here's how I'm calling it: Ivan Yates will never be elected President of Ireland; Catherine Connolly very well might be.

Such a nasty tactic.
#Áras25

Gaeilge Train

"You wouldn't know transparency if it hit you in the face."

Has someone asked Barry Ward or any other FG barrister about who they represented or the cab rank rule? This rubbish from FG and media is embarrassing - and yes you can criticise banks as a politician and have represented them professionally before or after. Why are we allowing disinformation?

Nuacht TG4 on X: "Conspóidí móra, conspóidí beaga, conspóidí nach mbaineann leo – Catherine Connolly agus Heather Humphreys ag coinneáil orthu dá mbuíochas https://t.co/YL1lE2MO9k" / X Conspóidí móra, conspóidí beaga, conspóidí nach mbaineann leo – Catherine Connolly agus Heather Humphreys ag coinneáil orthu dá mbuíochas https://t.co/YL1lE2MO9k

The many hats of Catherine Connolly: canvassing at Alone, reacting to Budget in the parliament, attending a céilí.
All in a day's work!
When the hat fits...!
She wears them all well - the right hat for the right occasion.
#Áras25

Two men on ladders willingly volunteering their time to hang a poster on a lamp-post (signified by one of the men with a thumbs-up). The poster shows Catherine Connolly who is campaigning for election to be the next President of Ireland.

Catherine Connolly's is a grassroots campaign. Thanks to donations received, another round of posters are coming to a lampost near you!
Thanks too to the willing volunteers!

catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/donate

Catherine Connolly says there is no 'recognition' of climate emergency in Budget 2026 ‘I don’t expect any Budget to sort out those crises, but I do expect a Budget to be put in context of the existential threat posed by climate change.’

TD Catherine Connolly is not the president... yet!

She turns up to do her job as opposition parliamentarian commenting on Budget 2026.

#Áras25

Screenshot @MaryLouMcDonald from X of two children having fun playing basketball with Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly

Catherine Connolly's sporting antics are still bringing a smile to my face 🏀

Have you booked your tickets yet for this Wednesday’s Connolly Céilí at The Button Factory?

Get out and show your support for Catherine along with this incredible line-up...

www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/connolly-cei...

...Agus damhsa!

People in Maynooth University with clipboards promoting Voter registration for the forthcoming Irish presidential election

Great reception at the Register to Vote Maynooth session.

checktheregister.ie asap - time is running out!

And the choral society started back rehearsing this evening 🎶

#LoveMaynooth Má Nuad abú! #Áras25
@maynoothuniversity.ie

The case of Boaty McBoatface springs to mind (although not exactly similar). The mere fact of someone not wanting to be voted for could cause a sarcastic public to make that choice

"I was elected as the first female Leas Ceann Comhairle because of the backing of all sides of the House"
This is when Catherine Connolly came more fully to my attention. She was so competent and totally impartial in that trusted role. Measured and always on top of her brief. Presidential qualities.

Apple orchard and wheelbarrow

Boxes of apples

Stewed apple in a dish

Úlla úra

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"A wise country led by a wise president will build on that experience", said Catherine Connolly
[post-colonial, post-famine, peace treaty...]
#aras25
Meanwhile, there are apples galore to be gathered after the storm 🍎 🍂

www.rte.ie/player/serie...

Screenshot from Ireland Votes X account showing poll results for prediction of Irish presidential election (excluding undecided votes): Connolly 45.7% Humphreys 32.9% Gavin 21.4%

Catherine is way ahead of the rest! Let's not be complacent, though,talk to friends and family and make sure they vote. She is the only person for the job. 🇮🇪💚💪

#Áras25
@irelandvotes.bsky.social

Is iomaí duine a bhfuil an tuiscint sin acu (tusa agus mise ina measc!); bhí cumas faoi leith ag Manchán an scéal a scaipeadh.

Introducing... The Almanac of Ireland Presenter Manchán Magan investigates the quirks, conundrums and wonders of Ireland. Starts July 29th 2020.

Éist leis na seoda a chur Manchán Magan ar fáil dúinn! Knowledge in jewel-form!

Grásta ar a anam 💔