Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly Welcomes Party’s Backing Of Catherine Connolly For Áras Bid

Friday, 11 July 2025 12:50

By Martin Osborne

Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has welcomed the move, saying Ms Connolly has been a strong voice for peace, human rights, and progressive causes.

The Social Democrats have become the first party to nominate a candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

The party’s National Executive has formally backed independent TD Catherine Connolly, who represents Galway West.

The nomination secures her 12 Oireachtas signatures - eight short of the 20 required to appear on the ballot.

Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has welcomed the move, saying Ms Connolly has been a strong voice for peace, human rights, and progressive causes.

Deputy Connolly is expected to formally launch her presidential campaign next week.

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