Mr Higgins was taken to St James’ Hospital on Sunday President Michael D. Higgins has spent a second night in the hospital to receive treatment for an infection. Áras an Uachtaráin confirmed the 84-year-old was taken to St James’ Hospital on Sunday after being diagnosed with a localised infection. Yesterday, a spokesperson said the president’s […]

5 months ago

Mr Higgins was taken to St James’ Hospital on Sunday President Michael D. Higgins has spent the night in the hospital to receive treatment for an infection. Áras an Uachtaráin confirmed the 84-year-old was taken to St James’ Hospital on Sunday after being diagnosed with a localised infection. He remained in the hospital overnight, where […]

5 months ago

Saoírse visited the president in 2022. President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Saoírse Ruane after the 12-year-old died on Tuesday, March 5. Saoírse, who touched the hearts of the nation following her appearance on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020, passed away after a long battle with cancer. In a post on […]

2 years ago

“I think it would be wrong for the Cabinet to take the decision today to actually send Simon Coveney.” Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has said that President Higgins was “absolutely right” in his decision not to attend an event to mark the centenary of partition in Northern Ireland this month. Doherty also said that […]

4 years ago

“That you did so with no thought for your own safety marks you out as one of life’s true heroes.” A 17-year-old boy who saved a mother and daughter from drowning last month has been praised by President Micheal D Higgins for his heroic efforts. Miley Doran, who Higgins hailed as an “inspiring role model […]

5 years ago

Miggeldy who is well known for his sweet relationship with his dogs has now welcomed two adorable new additions – Gray Lass and Aimhirgin. President Michael D Higgins has welcomed two ponies to live at Áras an Uachtaráin over the next four months. The ponies will live in the grounds surrounding Áras an Uachtaráin, the […]

5 years ago