Michael D Higgins

A picture of David Andrews on the coffin in the hearse outside St John the Baptist Church, Blackrock

Family and political leaders honour David Andrews’ peace and humanitarian legacy

Lyra McKee death

The murder of Lyra McKee sparked outrage around the world

Dolores Keane ‘brought joy to the hearts of so many’, funeral told

Connolly vows all voices will be heard as she becomes Ireland’s new president

Catherine Connolly declared President of Ireland

Dignitaries gather for inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Irish president

Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president

Michael D Higgins and Sabina given roses and cheered as term ends

Remembrance Sunday marked in events across the island of Ireland

Hugs and handshakes as Ireland’s President welcomes his successor

Michael D Higgins returns to Aras after two nights in hospital

Catherine Connolly vows to be president for all after election win

Catherine Connolly: Underdog Galway runner who won the race to the Aras

Congratulations for Connolly as victory in presidential election looks imminent

Connolly congratulated by presidential opponent as she looks on course for win

Early tallies show Catherine Connolly surging ahead in Irish presidential poll

Counting begins in Ireland’s presidential election
The choice is between three candidates, one of whom withdrew from campaigning three weeks ago.
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Polls close in Ireland’s presidential election

Voting in Irish presidential election begins

High spirits from candidates on last day of presidential campaign

Connolly and Humphreys make late push for votes in presidential campaign

Humphreys and Connolly make pitch to voters in final presidential TV debate

Martin Mansergh showed ‘boundless commitment to very end’, funeral told

Sinn Fein backs independent Catherine Connolly for the Irish presidency

Humphreys’ treatment shows unionists not welcome in united Ireland – Robinson

Irish President suggests UN should exclude Israel and allies

Humphreys calls Gaza situation ‘horrific’ as she launches presidential bid

Bob Geldof wanted to be Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, says Martin
The Taoiseach said former pop star Geldof was one of a number of people who had expressed an interest in running for the role.
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EU damaged by lethargic response to daily horror in Gaza – Irish president

Conflict in Gaza at the ‘realm of non-accountability’, says Ireland’s president

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, minister says

Mel Gibson becomes emotional as he recalls ‘joy’ of making Braveheart

Higgins praises Princess Royal’s ‘significant contribution’ to UK-Ireland ties

Irish president meets Princess Royal at his official Dublin residence

Michael Flatley dances around Irish presidency bid

Joe Duffy: I am not seeking presidency

Tributes paid to Slane Castle’s Lord Henry Mount Charles, who has died aged 74

Irish premier and president offer condolences after India plane crash

Irish president pardons two men of murder 140 years on from their executions

‘Stop horror of history,’ says Irish president as Israel moves to ban aid agency

Joe Biden will be frequent visitor to Ireland, Taoiseach says

Mary O’Rourke ‘succeeded and flourished’ in male-dominated political world

IDF threat to Unifil ‘outrageous’, Irish president says

Memorial service to be held to mark 50th anniversary of Guildford pub bombings

Irish president accuses Israeli embassy of leaking letter sent to Iran president

Starmer and Harris attend England-Ireland football match amid reset of relations

Higgins says his heart goes out to families of murdered Israeli hostages

Irish journalist and feminist activist Nell McCafferty dies aged 80

Irish president condemns ‘outrageous level of killing’ of people in Gaza

‘Revolutionary’ legacy of Irish writer Edna O’Brien remembered at funeral mass

Irish President Michael D Higgins joins mourners at Edna O’Brien’s funeral

Man appears in court after several gates at state buildings damaged

Man to face court after state buildings in Dublin targeted in ramming incidents

Man questioned after state buildings in Dublin targeted in ramming incidents

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Micheal O Muircheartaigh was like ‘grandfather’ to Irish nation, funeral hears

Funeral of commentator Micheal O Muircheartaigh to take place in Kerry

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