Michael D Higgins

President Michael D Higgins slams Donald Trump's 'regressive and pernicious' climate change position on eve of Ireland visit
News 1 week ago

President Michael D Higgins slams Donald Trump's 'regressive and pernicious' climate change position on eve of Ireland visit

By: Aidan Lonergan

President Michael Higgins signs new Bill extending parental leave into Irish law
News 3 weeks ago

President Michael Higgins signs new Bill extending parental leave into Irish law

By: Aidan Lonergan

Fr Martin Magill’s powerful address at the funeral of Lyra McKee in full
News 1 month ago

Fr Martin Magill’s powerful address at the funeral of Lyra McKee in full

By: Jack Beresford

Lyra McKee funeral: British and Irish political leaders join murdered journalist's loved-ones in Belfast – as priest calls for shooting to mark 'new beginning'
News 1 month ago

Lyra McKee funeral: British and Irish political leaders join murdered journalist's loved-ones in Belfast – as priest calls for shooting to mark 'new beginning'

By: Aidan Lonergan

President Michael D Higgins meets Prince Charles in Liverpool on day two of trip to England
News 4 months ago

President Michael D Higgins meets Prince Charles in Liverpool on day two of trip to England

By: Aidan Lonergan

President Michael D Higgins says 'dark days' of Ireland and UK's relationship are 'behind us' despite Brexit on visit to Birmingham
News 4 months ago

President Michael D Higgins says 'dark days' of Ireland and UK's relationship are 'behind us' despite Brexit on visit to Birmingham

By: Aidan Lonergan

President Higgins warns of ‘poison of anti-Semitism’ at Holocaust commemoration
News 4 months ago

President Higgins warns of ‘poison of anti-Semitism’ at Holocaust commemoration

By: Gerard Donaghy

Dáil100: President Higgins leads centenary celebrations to mark anniversary of First Dáil in 1919
News 4 months ago

Dáil100: President Higgins leads centenary celebrations to mark anniversary of First Dáil in 1919

By: Aidan Lonergan

Abortion becomes legal in Ireland for first time ever as President Higgins signs historic Bill into law
News 5 months ago

Abortion becomes legal in Ireland for first time ever as President Higgins signs historic Bill into law

By: Aidan Lonergan

Mayor Sadiq Khan says London will 'always be open to the Irish' as he slams Theresa May's Brexit deal in Dublin
News 6 months ago

Mayor Sadiq Khan says London will 'always be open to the Irish' as he slams Theresa May's Brexit deal in Dublin

By: Aidan Lonergan

Irish President Michael D Higgins offers condolences following death of George Bush
News 6 months ago

Irish President Michael D Higgins offers condolences following death of George Bush

By: Gerard Donaghy

President Higgins pays tribute to Irish who died in World War One during Armistice Day commemorations
News 7 months ago

President Higgins pays tribute to Irish who died in World War One during Armistice Day commemorations

By: Gerard Donaghy

‘Giggling’ Michael D Higgins teddy is sure to be a Christmas hit
Life & Style 7 months ago

‘Giggling’ Michael D Higgins teddy is sure to be a Christmas hit

By: Gerard Donaghy

Higgins calls for hope over fear as he wins second term as Irish president
News 7 months ago

Higgins calls for hope over fear as he wins second term as Irish president

By: Gerard Donaghy

Voter turnout low across Ireland in presidential election and blasphemy referendum
News 7 months ago

Voter turnout low across Ireland in presidential election and blasphemy referendum

By: Aidan Lonergan