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Following the inauguration, the President inspected a contingent of Óglaigh na hÉireann and Garda Síochána in the castle's courtyard.
He was then welcomed to Áras an Uachtaráin by Councillors of State, before being honoured with a 21-gun salute.
Afterwards, the Chief Justice administered the Oath of Office, before presenting A Shoilse with his Seal of Office.
In his inaugural address, the President recalled his predecessors and affirmed that leaders are obligated to uplift others rather than empower themselves.
Yesterday, OskarOSullivan was inaugurated as President of Ireland at Dublin Castle.
As is tradition, the then President-elect was received by the Tánaiste upon his arrival. To begin the ceremony, a prayer was read by the Archbishop, followed by a speech from the Taoiseach.
Finally, A Shoilse was given a three-gun salute from the grounds of Phoenix Park, accompanied by two of her predecessors: CaoimhinONeill and Connor_Novak.
From everyone in Ireland: comhghairdeas, Lynette!
Afterwards, the President inspected a contingent of the local Óglaigh garrison in front of Dublin Castle, and was then escorted to Phoenix Park by the Garda Síochána.
Then, after taking her oath of office, the President had an opportunity to speak directly to the people of Ireland.
She reflected on how she was the first woman to serve as Ireland's head of state and, with that in mind, would frame her presidency around breaking down barriers.
LynetteNiCathain was inaugurated as President of Ireland this evening on the grounds of Dublin Castle.
The ceremony began with words offered by the Taoiseach honouring the new head of state, followed by a prayer read by a representative of the Holy See.
LynetteNiCathain has been inaugurated as President of Ireland following her momentous election by acclamation.
With her ascendency, she is the fifth resident of Áras an Uachtaráin, and the first woman to hold the office.
The semi-final of the FAI Cup will be broadcast this evening on RTÉ Sport as Derry FC face off against Treaty United. You can watch the match at the link below.
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The President-elect was welcomed to County Monaghan today and given a tour of the area by the local Garda Síochána contingent.
After arriving, she met with locals on Glaslough High Street and visited a number of businesses, including Dean's Bistro, perched on the Cor River.
Members of the Government, accompanied by state diplomats, were welcomed to the Republic of Colombia recently for an official visit.
Apart from touring the beautiful Rosario Islands, the delegations reaffirmed the historic partnership between Ireland and Colombia.
Last week, the President invited the Taoiseach-in-waiting and his cabinet to Áras an Uachtaráin and presented them with their seals of office.
While Dáil Éireann elects the Government, they cannot exercise the authority of their office until they are appointed by the President.
This weekend past, the President convened the Council of State and members of the Oireachtas to Dublin Castle where he signed his warrant of resignation.
Set to take effect on Sunday evening, the President began his final weekend of engagements as Ireland's first citizen.
I extend my deepest and most profound warm wishes to President-Elect Lynette Ní Catháin.
A sensational achievement which should be wholeheartedly revered; Comhghairdeas Lynn.