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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 1d

#Áras25 #Vote

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 2d

"Our Defence Forces embody the values of citizenship and service. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting peacekeeping missions abroad, or helping communities at home, their contribution is immeasurable.

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 1d

#Vote #Áras25

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent of Government.

A President who will speak out when it is required. In this election Catherine Connolly is that person.

Vótáil #1 Catherine Connolly on October 24.

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 1d

#Vote. #Áras25

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Catherine discussing the themes she wants to focus on through her presidency, among them carers, community, climate and a united Ireland.

She will work to shape a new, united Republic where all our people are valued.

Your vote is your voice. Vótáil Catherine Connolly #1

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 1d

Israeli forces today killed six Palestinians in separate incidents, after troops opened fire on people they called "suspects" who approached their positions. jrnl.ie/6844433

Israel kills six in Gaza as ceasefire deal is threatened

Gaza’s civil defence agency said five of these were killed as they inspected their homes in the Shujaiya district of Gaza City.

jrnl.ie

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 1d

Politicians who meet fascists half way, are just fascists.

Newsom is all about publicity & nothing about integrity.

It’s been depressing watching American ppl hero-worship a power crazed sell-out. It’s not just Kimberly Guilfoyle & cosmetic surgery he has in common with the Trumps. READ this:

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 1d

1. Yesterday, the press gave Gavin Newsom favorable coverage for signing pro-LGBTQ+ bills.

Little noticed, however, was that he vetoed one of the most important ones: a bill allowing trans people 12 month HRT stockpiles, protecting them from federal threats.

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Gavin Newsom Vetoes Important HRT Stockpiling Bill For Trans Californians, Signs Other Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bill would have allowed transgender people to maintain a safe supply of medication in the era of government crackdowns on care.

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 1d

Principled, honest, a TD for Galway for years. A councillor before that. A voice for us all. A head of State we could be proud of. #Áras25 #Vote
#ConnollyForPresident

Vote for change. Vote for integrity. Vote for principles. Vote #ConnollyForPresident

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

There has never been a more important time to elect a President who will be independent of Government.

A President who will represent Ireland with pride, courage, and integrity.

On 24th October, vote for a strong voice, independent of Government.

kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 1d

Vote lads, the #Vote is our chance to have our say. People died fighting for the right to vote, exercise that right!! #Áras25 #ConnollyForPresident

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

Wholesome campaign dispatch:

Catherine joined in with the Past Times Community Choir this morning in Naas.

Sing it from the rooftops, vote Catherine Connolly #1 on October 24.

kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 1d

#Vote #Áras25

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 1d

A lovely start to the day in Kildare this morning.

It’s the people I meet along the way who make every day so special.

As President, I’ll do all I can to ensure our communities have the best opportunities to thrive.

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

#KerryForConnolly

We were out nearly everywhere today.
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Canvassing for Connolly today at Fitzgerald Stadium

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zero @egrettt.bsky.social · 4d

#WestBank #Landgrabbers #illegalsettlers
"For the community of 130 families, the worst issue is the constant need to stand guard to avoid settlers cutting power and irrigation pipes, or bringing their own herds to graze near people’s houses"
arab.news/jr93n

Israeli landgrabbers close in on West Bank herding community

RAS EIN AL-AUJA, Palestinian Territories: In the occupied West Bank’s Jordan Valley, Naef Jahaleen fears for the future as Israeli settlers come for the land home to one of the area’s last Bedouin her...

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

The #SmearTheBejasus is gas!! So is #SmearTheBejasis… we won’t be taking sides on this issue 🤣🤣🤣

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

How good would this be? We need to have a lot of conversations before we have a border poll. There’s great work being done already, #ConnollyForPresident would further that work.

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 3d

“My vision is of a new Ireland - one that is inclusive, progressive, creative and fair. It is not about victory for one side, but partnership between all. I want to use the Presidency to encourage inclusive discussion about the future – to create...

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

We want a thinking, humanitarian President in #Áras25. Who can do keepie uppies!!!

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 3d

MDH prediction from 2023:

“You know, in a couple of years’ time people will be able to resolve this issue themselves, in relation to whether they want a silent person, a puppet, or whether they want a president.”

- President Michael D. Higgins
#áras25 #Prescient

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

#Vote number one, CCFP

Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 3d

www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

Substantial lead for Connolly in Áras race, poll suggests

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has a substantial lead in the Presidential Election, a new Business Post/Red C poll suggests.

www.rte.ie

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

Have your say, use your #Vote

#ConnollyForPresident

Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 3d

Business Post/Red C poll

Catherine Connolly 36%

Heather Humphreys 25%

Jim Gavin 12%

27% undecided.

Dr Gerri O'Neill @gerrioneillhist.bsky.social · 3d

www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

#Áras25 #Vote CCFP

#ConnollyForPresident

Naomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · 4d

The activist in the Áras: How Michael D Higgins shaped the presidency
My new piece (long read)
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

The activist in the Áras: How Michael D Higgins shaped the presidency

What some criticise as an outspokenness overstepping the bounds of his office, others see as the outgoing President’s knack of speaking to ‘the beating heart’ of Irish public opinion

www.irishtimes.com

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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 4d

“… people will be able to resolve this issue themselves, in relation to whether they want a silent person, a puppet, or whether they want a president.”

- President Ml D Higgins, 2023.

#áras25

Naomi O'Leary @naomiohreally.bsky.social · 4d

The activist in the Áras: How Michael D Higgins shaped the presidency
My new piece (long read)
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

The activist in the Áras: How Michael D Higgins shaped the presidency

What some criticise as an outspokenness overstepping the bounds of his office, others see as the outgoing President’s knack of speaking to ‘the beating heart’ of Irish public opinion

www.irishtimes.com

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 3d

#ConnollyForPresident #Áras25

Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 3d

www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

Substantial lead for Connolly in Áras race, poll suggests

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has a substantial lead in the Presidential Election, a new Business Post/Red C poll suggests.

www.rte.ie

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 4d

32 counties, east, west, north and south. Catherine will be the people’s president. #Áras25 #Vote #KerryForConnolly

Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 7d

Catherine Connolly believes in Ireland. She believes in us. She believes in our people. And she will be a president for all the people of Ireland across our 32 counties.

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kerryforconnolly.bsky.social @kerryforconnolly.bsky.social · 4d

5,000 new volunteers this week! How’s that for support.

Before voting day comes at all, we’re voting with our feet! #Vote #Áras25

Paul Murphy TD @paulmurphy.pbp.ie · 7d

It was great to have @catherinegalway.bsky.social out in Dublin South West.

The choice for the presidential election is now clear.

#Connolly4President has clear momentum and we need to continue getting more people to volunteers on the campaign to keep going for the next 2 weeks!

#SpéirGhorm

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