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First Minister Michelle O’Neill described Ms Connolly as a “passionate voice”

Incoming Irish President Catherine Connolly with Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill at a rally in Monaghan town, during campaigning for the Irish presidential election on Wednesday. Pic: Noel Sweeney/PA Wire

Incoming Irish President Catherine Connolly with Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill at a rally in Monaghan town, during campaigning for the Irish presidential election on Wednesday. Pic: Noel Sweeney/PA Wire

Newly-elected Irish President Catherine Connolly will be a “passionate voice for every community across Ireland”, Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.