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Róisín Nic Cóil
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My drive to work when the roads are clear (eg nights / Sunday mornings) is 25 minutes.

25 minutes. 🚗
Peak-time is 1-hour plus.

But WHY does public transport take even longer?! 🚌 🚆 🚉

Even despite the commuter traffic, why can't a bus get me there in less time than a car?!
Google maps screenshot showing driving 1hr7 public transport 1h14 walking 5hr cycling 1h28
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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I mean, arguably, all the votes go into one bucket... but if the map shows constituencies... here's one from Wikipedia:
Map of Ireland taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Irish_presidential_election showing one blue constituency won by Heather humphreys and all others won by Catherine Connolly
October 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Catherine Connolly: "I want to thank everybody, even those that didn't vote for me.

"I understand their concerns in relation to who will represent them best."
October 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Up and at it! Otherwise the bank holiday weekend will run away with me!
#Vote #Áras25
Yellow sign on poll reads Polling Station Stáisiún Vótála
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Friday! (Tomorrow!) It's almost over 😅
Postage stamp graphic design with orange Celtic knot on green background and the words: I'm voting for Catherine Connolly.
October 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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How are we going to win this? asks Catherine Connolly.

Vote! From 7am on Friday.

#Áras25
Vote the bejaysus out of them. Connolly for president
October 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Lovely the relaxed pose of Catherine Connolly as she listens to Vincent Browne during this interview #Áras25

youtu.be/jxo1nR26u4M?...
Screenshot of YouTube video showing Vincent Browne and Catherine Connolly carrying out a public interview on stage, seated on velvet armchairs
October 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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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
Photograph taken in Maynooth University with Catherine Connolly standing in front of a huge crowd, flanked by TDs Aidan Farrelly and Réada Cronin
October 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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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
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'.
October 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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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
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.
October 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Catherine Connolly's sporting antics are still bringing a smile to my face 🏀
Screenshot @MaryLouMcDonald from X of two children having fun playing basketball with Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly
October 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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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
People in Maynooth University with clipboards promoting Voter registration for the forthcoming Irish presidential election
October 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Úlla úra
Apple orchard and wheelbarrow Boxes of apples Stewed apple in a dish
October 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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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
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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%
October 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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🎯 Tablequiz fundraiser for Catherine Connolly's presidential election campaign this evening 8pm in McMahon's Celbridge.

All welcome! 🙌
Poster advertising a table quiz 8pm Thursday 25th September €10 W23 D1K5
September 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Volunteers in the Kildare North Constituency put in a serious shift to kick off the Catherine Connolly postering campaign 🙌🪜

Wherever you are, if you think you are in a position to help out in some way,sign up on the website:

catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/volunteer
Collage of photos showing posters being hung up for presidential election candidate Catherine Connolly
September 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Why am I considering voting for Catherine Connolly #aras25? "There's enough people out there putting themselves down"
September 23, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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Why am I considering voting for Catherine Connolly #aras25?
"A resolute attention to detail"
September 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Catherine Connolly - Left Right, Right Wrong
September 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM