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O'Kelly was the second president of Ireland. Who was the first?

  • Éamon de Valera

  • Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh

  • Douglas Hyde

  • Mary Robinson

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The first President of Ireland was Douglas Hyde, a renowned Gaelic scholar, cultural activist, and educator who played a pivotal role in the revival of Irish language and culture. He was elected in 1938, marking a significant milestone in Ireland's post-independence history and symbolizing the nation's commitment to its cultural heritage and distinct national identity.
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