Chairperson of Women for Election hopes election of Catherine Connolly will inspire more women to enter politics

The news of Catherine Connolly's election as President Elect has been welcomed by the Chair of Women for Election.

President-elect Conolly will become only the third woman to be elected President, having received the highest number and percentage of votes for the winning candidate in a Presidential election.

Women for Election Chairperson, Aldagh McDonogh said it was an inspiring moment as Ireland elects its third woman President.

She added that they are delighted to welcome Catherine Connolly as Ireland's next president, following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking election of first Mary Robinson and then Mary McAleese.

Speaking to Galway Bay FM News Last night, Chairperson McDonogh said they hope that this election serves as an inspiration for more women to enter politics.