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Ireland's new president takes office

Ireland's new president, Catherine Connolly, with the presidential seal of office during her inauguration at Dublin Castle on Tuesday.
Ireland's new president, Catherine Connolly, with the presidential seal of office during her inauguration at Dublin Castle on Tuesday. GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE HANDOUT / EFE / EPA
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Catherine Connolly, an independent MP for Galway West and a former Labour Party member, was sworn in today as Ireland's tenth president in a ceremony at Dublin Castle. Before her predecessor, Michael D. Higgins, Connolly pledged to represent all voices in the country.

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