Michael D Higgins
Michael D Higgins: ‘Segregated education holding back children and peace’
The Irish President made the comments as part of a new book on the future of Northern Ireland
Tributes paid to Irish trad musician and composer Charlie Lennon
Co Leitrim-born musician leaves behind a ‘rich catalogue of compositions’
Dublin-Monaghan bombing campaigners ‘deserve the truth’, Irish president says
A ceremony marking is taking place in Dublin to mark the 50th anniversary of the attacks on May 17 1974.
Tanaiste pledges to release all Government files on Dublin and Monaghan bombings
The bombings, which happened on May 17 1974, remain the greatest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles.
President Michael D Higgins condemns attacks on aid convoys providing humanitarian relief to Gaza
250 aid workers killed in Gaza over the course of the conflict, according to UN
President of Ireland says he will be ‘recovered’ in weeks after mild stroke
Michael D Higgins, 83, was admitted to hospital in February and revealed on Wednesday he had suffered a mild form of stroke.
Leo Varadkar officially resigns as Ireland’s premier
Mr Varadkar will remain as Taoiseach in a caretaker capacity until a new premier is voted in by Irish parliamentarians.
Political leaders gather at GPO for ‘moving’ Easter Rising ceremony
The Irish captain who read out the 1916 proclamation of independence said the ‘whole aim of the proclamation is inclusion’.
Ireland’s president condemns ‘propaganda campaign’ against UN over Gaza
Michael D Higgins urged other countries to ’emulate Ireland’s example’ and increase aid funding to UNRWA.
President Michael D Higgins discharged from hospital
Mr Higgins was admitted to St James’ Hospital in Dublin last Thursday evening.