I had poisonous stuff thrown at me.. but I believe in what I say and that gives me strength

PRESIDENT-ELECT Catherine Connolly said some stories about her during the Aras race were “poisonous”.

- BY CIARA O'LOUGHLIN Political Correspondent

The Independent TD gave her first interview after being elected with 63% first preference votes in Dublin Castle last Saturday.

Speaking on RTE's Radio na Gaeltachta yesterday, Ms Connolly hit out at media stories that had “no evidence or basis” to them.

The politician said she was determined to continue with a positive campaign, despite stories she claims had no evidence.

She added: “The media and the stories that came out about me, I was expecting that because I am in politics a long time.

“But I think the people around me thought they were poisonous.