Few could have anticipated the extraordinary twists and turns that emerged as the 2025 Irish Presidential campaign unfolded.
President Connolly: How The Race Was Won offers viewers unprecedented access to that campaign and the inside story of a political upset that may have a lasting impact on modern Irish society and political campaigning in the country.
From disputes over the nomination process to the unique appearance of just three names on the ballot brought and the withdrawal of a major party candidate, the Irish electorate witnessed weeks of revelations, rumours, and political drama.
The documentary brings viewers inside the high-pressure world of the television and radio debates. It delves into the social media strategies of the candidates, examining how viral moments, digital missteps, and powerful online messaging became as crucial as the campaign hustings.
As she became Ireland’s 10th President, Catherine Connolly’s historic and emphatic victory is explored through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and fresh insight from key figures inside and outside the campaign who witnessed history unfold. Featuring contributions from campaign insiders and political analysts who offer sharp and surprising perspectives on how Connolly’s messaging struck a powerful chord across the nation.
Interwoven with rare, intimate interviews with the President-elect herself, President Connolly: How The Race Was Won provides an unfiltered, embedded portrait of one of Ireland’s most historic electoral campaigns.
