Presidential Elections
1938-2025

1938				Douglas Hyde (uncontested) Inaugurated on 25 June 1938
14 June 1945				Seán T O'Kelly Inaugurated on 25 June 1945
1952				Seán T O'Kelly (uncontested) Inaugurated for second term on 25 June 1952
17 June 1959				Eamon de Valera Inaugurated on 25 June 1959
1 June 1966				Eamon de Valera Inaugurated for second term on 25 June 1966
30 May 1973				Erskine Childers Inaugurated on 25 June 1973
17 November 1974				Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh (uncontested) Inaugurated on 19 December 1974
22 October 1976				Dr Patrick Hillery (uncontested) Inaugurated on 3 December 1976
1983				Dr Patrick Hillery (uncontested) Inaugurated for second term on 3 December 1983
7 November 1990				Mary Robinson Inaugurated on 3 December 1990
30 October 1997				Mary McAleese Inaugurated on 11 November 1997
2004				Mary McAleese (uncontested - deemed elected 1 October 2004) Inaugurated for second term on 11 November 2004
27 October 2011				Michael D Higgins Inaugurated on 11 November 2011
26 October 2018				Michael D Higgins Inaugurated for second term on 11 November 2011
24 October 2025				Catherine Connolly Website of Presidential Returning Officer

• Powers and Functions of the President

• Membership of the Council of State
  • Members of the Council of State appointed in November 1997
  • Members of the Council of State appointed in November 2004