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President of Ireland

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The official residence of the President of Ireland, Áras an Uachtaráin, located in Dublin.

President of Ireland

The president of Ireland is the country's leader. This important job was created in 1937. The president lives in a big house called Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park in Dublin.

People in Ireland vote for the president every seven years. The president can serve up to two terms. The current president is Catherine Connolly, who began her job in November 2025. She is the tenth person to be president and the third woman president. Before her, Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese were presidents.

The president's job is mostly to represent Ireland to the world. They also have some important powers, like appointing the government and signing laws. Many people see the president as a symbol of Ireland and its values.

Presidents help make sure people's rights are protected. They also support charities and important causes. The president travels around the world to meet other leaders and make friends for Ireland.

The president has a special home and office with helpers. There are also security guards to keep the president safe. When a new president starts, there is a special ceremony with many important people.

Images

Portrait of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, at an event in 1994.
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama meet with Irish President Mary McAleese and her husband at Áras an Uachtaráin, Ireland's official presidential residence.
President Michael D. Higgins hosts judges and legal officials at Áras an Uachtaráin to celebrate the legacy of Ireland’s judicial system.
The Four Courts building in Dublin, Ireland, a historic location where important legal cases are heard.
Portrait of Douglas Hyde, an Irish politician and Irish language activist, from the 1940s.
Éamon de Valera, the 3rd President of Ireland, participating in a sports day at Blackrock College in the 1960s.
Portrait of Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh, President of Ireland, in 1975.
Portrait of Patrick Hillery, the 6th president of Ireland, shown in formal attire.
Portrait of Mary Robinson, President of Ireland, in 1995.
Official seal of the President of Ireland featuring a harp, a national symbol.
Portrait of Seán T. O'Kelly, President of Ireland, in 1949.

Related articles

Dublin
Ireland
Áras an Uachtaráin
Phoenix Park
Catherine Connolly
Mary Robinson

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