President Michael D. Higgins

Tommy Tiernan tipped to run for President of Ireland

One political commentator says he would “tick a lot of boxes”. Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan has been tipped to run for President of Ireland in the next election. The possibility was discussed by journalist Matt Cooper and former politician Ivan Yate’s podcast Path to Power, where they both backed the 55-year-old to win if he […]

One political commentator says he would “tick a lot of boxes”. Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan has been tipped to run for President of Ireland in the next election. The possibility was discussed by journalist Matt Cooper and former politician Ivan Yate’s podcast Path to Power, where they both backed the 55-year-old to win if he […]

1 year ago

President Higgins pays tribute following the loss of ‘much-loved’ dog Bród

A sad day. News was released late Saturday evening that President Michael D. Higgin‘s Bernese Mountain Dog, Bród, had passed away aged 11. The large dog was a prominent pet alongside Higgins throughout his time in Áras an Uachtaráin, regularly spotted at events by the President’s side and greeting guests from all over the world. […]

A sad day. News was released late Saturday evening that President Michael D. Higgin‘s Bernese Mountain Dog, Bród, had passed away aged 11. The large dog was a prominent pet alongside Higgins throughout his time in Áras an Uachtaráin, regularly spotted at events by the President’s side and greeting guests from all over the world. […]

3 years ago

Fine Gael councillor tells President Higgins to house refugees in Áras

Mayo councillor Tom Connolly claims refugees are being “bulldozed” into rural communities. Fine Gael councillor Tom Connolly has told President Michael D. Higgins to house refugees at Áras an Uachtaráin, following the President’s advice to the Irish population around “embracing inclusion”. The comments were made at the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council, at which […]

Mayo councillor Tom Connolly claims refugees are being “bulldozed” into rural communities. Fine Gael councillor Tom Connolly has told President Michael D. Higgins to house refugees at Áras an Uachtaráin, following the President’s advice to the Irish population around “embracing inclusion”. The comments were made at the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council, at which […]

3 years ago

Michael D Higgins asks Irish people to welcome refugees spending first Christmas in Ireland

The President has called for solidarity and warmth for Christmas. President Michael D Higgins has delivered his annual Christmas message to his country, the watching world, and to refugees who have fled to Ireland for safety in 2022. At the beginning of his speech, the President spoke of emerging from “the shadows of Covid-19” and […]

The President has called for solidarity and warmth for Christmas. President Michael D Higgins has delivered his annual Christmas message to his country, the watching world, and to refugees who have fled to Ireland for safety in 2022. At the beginning of his speech, the President spoke of emerging from “the shadows of Covid-19” and […]

3 years ago

‘Inspired an entire nation’ – Vicky Phelan’s family remember their “heart and soul”

“Her passing will leave a void in all our lives, that at this point seems impossible to fill.” Vicky Phelan’s husband Jim, and their two children, Amelia and Darragh, have issued a statement remembering her as the “heart and soul” of their family. The cervical cancer campaigner passed away on Monday morning, aged 48. As one […]

“Her passing will leave a void in all our lives, that at this point seems impossible to fill.” Vicky Phelan’s husband Jim, and their two children, Amelia and Darragh, have issued a statement remembering her as the “heart and soul” of their family. The cervical cancer campaigner passed away on Monday morning, aged 48. As one […]

3 years ago

“Darkness has fallen across the world” – President Higgins calls for end to violence in Ukraine

“The hearts of the Irish people go out to all of those who are suffering from this completely unacceptable, immoral and unjustified violence.” President Michael D Higgins has issued an emotive statement concerning Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has entered its sixth day as of Tuesday (1 March). “That we have returned to war, […]

“The hearts of the Irish people go out to all of those who are suffering from this completely unacceptable, immoral and unjustified violence.” President Michael D Higgins has issued an emotive statement concerning Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has entered its sixth day as of Tuesday (1 March). “That we have returned to war, […]

4 years ago