Catherine Connolly sworn in as Ireland's new President

LONDON - Catherine Connolly was sworn in Tuesday as Ireland’s 10th president, following a landslide victory at the end of October, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

The 68-year-old politician succeeds Michael D. Higgins, whose 14-year term ended at midnight.

Connolly, who defeated Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys, was formally inaugurated at a ceremony in Dublin Castle on Tuesday attended by politicians, judges, and other invited guests.

She also called for reflection on global conflicts, invoking Ireland’s long-standing policy of neutrality and peacekeeping.

"We have a history of neutrality and peacekeeping,” she said, noting Ireland is well-placed to promote alternatives to war. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU