Connolly not fearful of summer of scrutiny as she launches campaign
Wed, Jul 16, 2025
Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly, has formerly announced her intention to become Ireland’s next president.
She is the first candidate to clearly emerge, aiming to takeover from Galway’s Michael D Higgins in November, although fellow Galwegians Maire Geoghegan Quinn and Declan Ganley are expected to seek nominations.
Speaking to the Advertiser, Connolly said she was not fearful of a summer of scrutiny, and would have declared even earlier, except the barrister and clinical psychologist had to “face her own doubts, and that took some time. I think it is important to let people know my intentions, and let the process begin of scrutiny, and interviews, and answer any questions I have to.”
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