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Sabina Higgins letter has not embarrassed the Government – Taoiseach

The Irish premier has said the controversy over a letter about the Ukraine conflict written by the president’s wife has not caused embarrassment for the Government. Micheal Martin said Sabina Higgins has clarified the matter after she issued a ...

03 Aug 2022 at 17:49

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Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

Sabina Higgins, the wife of Irish President Michael D Higgins, has defended a letter she wrote which critics claimed drew an equivalence between the actions of Russia and Ukraine. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, Mrs Higgins ...

02 Aug 2022 at 19:34

National News

Sabina Higgins letter ‘a slap in the face’ for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland

A controversial letter about the Ukraine conflict written by the Irish president’s wife has been described as a “slap in the face” for the thousands of Ukrainian refugees who have settled in Ireland. President Michael D Higgins has ...

31 Jul 2022 at 16:17

National News

Irish president urged to clarify position on Ukraine war following wife’s letter

Ireland’s president has been urged to make a statement on the war in the Ukraine after his wife penned a controversial letter on the conflict. Michael D Higgins has faced calls to state support for the Ukrainian cause and voice ...

30 Jul 2022 at 22:58

National News

Sabina Higgins thanks public for support following breast-cancer treatment

Sabina Higgins, the wife of Irish president Michael D Higgins, has thanked the public for the support she has received since announcing she has undergone treatment for breast cancer. Mrs Higgins publicly announced her ...

07 Dec 2023 at 17:12

National News

President Higgins' wife Sabina undergoes successful breast cancer procedure

Áras an Uachtaráin has confirmed the President of Ireland's wife has underwent a successful procedure for breast cancer treatment. In a statement released today (November 9), Sabina Higgins thanked the doctors and ...

09 Nov 2023 at 17:07

National News

Sabina Higgins reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Sabina Higgins, the wife of Irish president Michael D Higgins, has confirmed she is receiving treatment for breast cancer. She made the announcement on Thursday, one day after she underwent a successful procedure ...

09 Nov 2023 at 16:40

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Nice to meet you Mr President: Longford's Michael Tighe presents his book to President

Longford man and Congo veteran, Michael Tighe, had a day to remember as he was invited to Áras an Uachtaráin to meet President Michael D.Higgins and his wife Sabina. “It was a big shock. I certainly wasn’t ...

21 Feb 2019 at 11:00

Local News

Sabina Higgins to unveil new stone at Dr Kathleen Lynn's grave

A new stone will be unveiled by Sabina Higgins at the grave of Dr Kathleen Lynn in Deansgrange Cemetery, Dublin at 11.30am on Saturday, September 14. The event is to remember and honour Irish ...

12 Sept 2019 at 14:00

Pope Francis’s work on peace must be remembered at funeral – Irish president

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Irish president to attend lying in state of Pope Francis

Pope Francis’s work on peace and sustainability must be remembered by those attending his funeral on Saturday, Irish president Michael D Higgins has said. Mr Higgins and his wife Sabina paid ...

25 Apr 2025 at 14:33

Northern Ireland

Pope Francis remains ‘an incredible source of hope’, Irish president says

Political leaders across the island of Ireland have reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis after attending his funeral on Saturday. President Michael D Higgins led the Irish delegation by ...

26 Apr 2025 at 18:18

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