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Douglas Hyde was the first President of Ireland, but he was not from Northern Ireland. The first President of Ireland from Northern Ireland was Mary McAleese, who was the eight President of Ireland and the second woman to hold the position.

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the 1st President of Ireland was Douglas Hyde who became President in 1938 but because he was the only candidate there was no election.

The first election took place in 1945 when Sean O'Kelly became Ireland's 2nd President

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Eamon DeValera, elected in 1959, was the third president of the Republic of Ireland.

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Dubhglas de Híde (Douglas Hyde) was the first President of Ireland from 25 June, 1938 to 24 June, 1945.
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Northern Ireland doesn't have a president as it is still part of the United Kingdom. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II.

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Eamon De Valera. He was 90 years old when he ended his time as president of Ireland.

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