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President Higgins expresses national shock at Creeslough explosion

President Michael D Higgins has said the shock of the explosion in Creeslough which has killed at least seven people will be shared by people throughout the country. Gardaí confirmed on Saturday morning that a further four more bodies were recovered ...

08 Oct 2022 at 11:51

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Fleadh Cheoil musical festival returns after two-year absence

Ireland’s largest traditional musical festival, the Fleadh Cheoil, has returned after a two-year absence. President Michael D Higgins formally opened the celebration of music, dance, song and storytelling in Mullingar, Co Westmeath on Sunday. The ...

31 Jul 2022 at 20:45

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President leads tributes after passing of Ireland's most famous travel writer

President Michael D. Higgins has paid tribute to a beloved Waterford travel writer following her passing aged 90. Dervla Murphy wrote over 25 books throughout her life documenting her travels across the world by bicycle. Born in Lismore, she ...

24 May 2022 at 14:15

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Bloody Sunday victims honoured through rights won at great cost – President Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to the men who were killed on Bloody Sunday. Mr Higgins said the victims continue to be honoured through commitment to the rights that “were won at such great cost”. Thirteen civil rights ...

30 Jan 2022 at 19:24

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President Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital for weekend

President Michael D Higgins is to remain in hospital over the weekend, it has been confirmed. A statement issued on Friday evening read: "President Michael D. Higgins has thanked the public for the outpouring of well wishes which ...

01 Mar 2024 at 17:54

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Irish president to meet Pope Francis in Vatican

Irish president Michael D Higgins will meet Pope Francis during a private audience in the pontiff’s library at the Vatican on Thursday. It is anticipated that President Higgins will discuss a number of issues of shared interest ...

19 Oct 2023 at 00:01

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Israeli ambassador’s comments on Irish president not helpful, says minister

Ireland’s Enterprise Minister has said the Israeli ambassador’s comments accusing the Irish president of misinformation were not helpful. Dana Erlich told the Sunday Independent at the weekend that she was frustrated at what ...

23 Oct 2023 at 12:16

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President Michael D Higgins confirms he had a 'mild stroke'

President Michael D Higgins has confirmed he had a stroke during the recent health scare which resulted in him being hospitalised in early March. A statement at that time released by the President’s office described his ...

24 Apr 2024 at 10:28

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PICTURES: Hollywood comes to Tipperary as stars attend Shane MacGowan's funeral

Hollywood star Johnny Depp and U2 frontman Bono were among those who participated in the service for The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan at St Mary of the Rosary Church, Nenagh, Co Tipperary earlier today. Also in ...

08 Dec 2023 at 19:46

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President leads tributes following death of former minister Niamh Bhreathnach

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes following the death of former education minister Niamh Bhreathnach. Ms Bhreathnach, who was 77, was formerly a Labour Party TD for Dun Laoghaire. She was best known ...

06 Feb 2023 at 17:36

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President Michael D Higgins leads tributes to Longford's Paddy Cowan, a tireless champion of the Irish community in Britain

President Michael D Higgins has this evening led tributes to the late Paddy Cowan, the 78 year old Longford native, owner and founder of The Irish World newspaper based in North London. President Higgins said ...

06 Oct 2020 at 23:17

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President Michael D. Higgins full of praise for League of Ireland football as new season is about to get underway

President Michael D Higgins has thanked the players, staff, supporters and the volunteers for the continuation of the League of Ireland through the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of the President's Cup Final ...

12 Mar 2021 at 20:43

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