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Michael D Higgins
Michael D Higgins
Michael D Higgins is an Irish politician and the ninth president of Ireland.
Editorial
Editorial: Fifty years after Dublin-Monaghan bombings, it is shameful no one has faced justice
Letters
Letters: State must acknowledge its past failings to mark the anniversary of Dublin-Monaghan bombings
Irish News
President Michael D Higgins gives voice to his poetry with new album recorded at Áras an Uachtárain
Opinion
Wigmore: Fintan O’Toole draws inspiration from our poll, Sinn Féin more aligned with Blair than Corbyn, ‘The Dry’ returns and other pressing matters...
Irish News
‘Much of mainstream politics ignoring crises of war and climate change, President Higgins says
Comment
Mary Kenny: Pierce Brosnan tells us Irishness is cooler than ever, but it is constantly changing
Opinion
Shane Ross: The new poison in Irish politics must be confronted
Irish News
Obituary: Ethna Viney, feminist, scientist and long-time nature columnist known for her energy and warmth
Comment
Wigmore: 20,000 vanished Ukrainian refugees, presidential candidates, babysitters for Europe and other pressing matters...
Comment
Shane Ross: After shaky reshuffle, new kid on the block Simon Harris has some growing up to do
Politics
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Helen McEntee expected to remain Justice Minister, but Simon Harris has to make a call between two others in reshuffle
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‘If there’s regret, it’s excessive caution’ – Leo Varadkar on his time in office as he resigns as Taoiseach
News
Fine Gael fears demotion of Helen McEntee from Justice ministry ‘could feed far right’
Comment
Eoin O’Malley: Apart from a few cups of tea in the Áras, what else can a new taoiseach expect?
Gorey
Michael Ryan: His journey from cooking for a Rolling Stone to teaching yoga to Michael D Higgins
Irish News
President Michael D Higgins pays tribute to celebrated Irish sculptor Imogen Stuart following death at 96
Comment
Richard Curran: Ireland’s capacity for growth is starting to choke – it’s time to take a closer look at what we really need
Irish News
President Michael D Higgins: ‘Beyond immoral’ for world to take sides on Gaza aid as half the population face starvation
Politics
President Michael D Higgins pays tribute to former Labour minister Emmet Stagg after his death aged 79
Letters
Letters: Eagle’s death highlights need for action to secure the future of our wildlife
Entertainment
The National Treasures: From Bono and Panti to Paul McGrath and Jedward, 30 living legends who make us proud to be Irish
Irish News
President Higgins praises Irish aid workers and condemns killing of children in Gaza in St Patrick’s Day message
Irish News
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‘Peacefully with his family by his side’ – details announced for Charlie Bird’s funeral
Comment
Wigmore: RTÉ cover stars, Eurovision politics, the good old bad old days, and other pressing matters…
Irish News
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‘Peacefully with his family by his side’ – details announced for Charlie Bird’s funeral
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Wigmore: RTÉ cover stars, Eurovision politics, the good old bad old days, and other pressing matters…
Referendums
Resounding No-No result in Family and Care referendums as majority of voters reject government proposals
Politics
Family and care referendums register low turnout after seeing ominously poor 25pc turnout in some places
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President Michael D Higgins released from hospital after treatment for ‘mild transient weakness’
Politics
MEP Frances Fitzgerald says she ‘hasn’t ruled out’ run for the Áras
Irish News
Sabina Higgins speaks of own cancer diagnosis as she urges public to support Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day
Politics
‘Not sustainable’ to pay higher welfare rates for Ukrainian refugees already in state accommodation, Minister Heather Humphreys says
Politics
President Michael D Higgins to stay in hospital for several more days after ‘mild transient weakness’
Letters
Letters: Ireland has a lopsided view of international conflict when it comes to anti-war protests
Irish News
President Michael D Higgins in ‘excellent spirits’ but remained in hospital overnight
Middle East
President Michael D Higgins asks countries to ‘think again’ on UNWRA Gaza relief funding
Horse Racing
‘We’re heading to Cheltenham with hope’ – trainer on €850 ‘hero’ horse Hewick
Irish News
Obituary: Michael O’Regan, a fearlessly honest, forthright and personable journalist and broadcaster best known for his coverage of the Kerry Babies case
Opinion
Colin Murphy: Desperate plight of Africa’s last colony is lost in a desert of media coverage
Politics
‘A hugely creative mind with a lively curiosity’ – Tributes paid to former Taoiseach John Bruton following death at 76
Letters
Letters: Adopted people are still being smothered by secrets and lies
Irish News
‘Far too many lives have been lost’ – President Higgins calls for immediate ceasefire in Israel-Gaza conflict
Letters
Letters: Biden and Trump’s age is not important – just look at Dev and Michael D
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Wigmore: The inside tip on the next Ireland football manager – and other pressing matters
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Irish News
Bailiffs try to repossess home of ‘fake solicitor’ connected to Catriona Carey
Irish News
Competition watchdog has not finished inquiries into GAAGO one year after concerns raised over clearance
Health
‘I was told I had aggressive cancer on Christmas Day, but now I am disease-free’ – cancer patient reveals how drug trial treatment gave her hope
Politics
A funereal silence from Mary Lou McDonald on the Sinn Féin Covid cortege of apologies
Sex & Relationships
Asking for a friend: I told my parents I was sexually assaulted and they asked me what I did to make it happen
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Bruce Springsteen surprises fans with cheeky Creedence Clearwater Revival cover at Cork gig
‘I want to know: are we out of kilter with other European countries?’ – Simon Harris on Ireland’s application of migration rules
Leo Varadkar sings iconic Irish hit at Eurovision karaoke with partner Matt Barrett
Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to Shane MacGowan in Kilkenny with rendition of Pogues song
Dublin-Monaghan bombings: ‘She walked straight into the bomb’
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Soccer
Kerry District League: Cup final clash between Killarney Celtic and Tralee Dynamos a potential cracker
Arklow
Wicklow teacher shares pride as student wins Edna O'Brien Young Writer’s Award
News
Permission sought for 10-turbine wind farm in Waterford
Dublin News
‘We got the keys to our new home … and then spent thousands trying to get rid of all the rats’
Bray
Jazz guitar virtuoso to showcase new material at Greystones’s Whale