Presidential Elections
1938-2004

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

Mary McAleese was installed for her second term in office at an inauguration ceremony in Dublin Castle on 11 November 2004. Under the provision of Article 12.3.3° of the Constitution, the next election for President is due between 12 August and 11 November 2011. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government announced on 30 August 2011 that the Presidential Election would be held on 27 October 2011. Last day for receipt of nominations is 28 September 2011.

• 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