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President Michael D Higgins highlights impact of school bullying and youth violence

School bullying and youth violence can have profound and tragic consequences for those affected here in Donegal and around the world. President Michael D Higgins has issued a statement addressing this serious issue to mark International Day Against ...

05 Nov 2020 at 20:40

Results of RTÉ exit poll reveals surprising outcome of the Presidential election

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Results of RTÉ exit poll reveals surprising outcome of Presidential election

RTÉ's Presidential election exit poll has revealed that Michael D Higgins is set to return to Áras an Úachtaráin after the Presidential election. The outgoing president is on course to win 58% of the vote. Coming in second is the controversial ...

26 Oct 2018 at 23:04

President Michael D Higgins got a warm welcome when he came to Laois to visit Abbeyleix Bog

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President Michael D Higgins got a warm welcome when he came to Laois to walk on Abbeyleix Bog

Abbeyleix town in Laois had the sun shining and flowers blooming for President Michael D Higgins this week. The president arrived on Thursday afternoon May 25 to visit the rare raised bog, restored by the community to become a nature ...

26 May 2017 at 14:02

National News

President Higgins to share message on 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday

The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins is to deliver a specially recorded message to the Bloody Sunday families and the people of Derry to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. The President’s message will be shown ...

20 Jan 2022 at 10:53

National News

Council of State meets to discuss constitutionality of Defence Bill

The advisory body of President Michael D Higgins has met to discuss the constitutionality of legislation contained in the Government’s Defence Bill. The meeting of the Council of State took place in Aras an Uachtarain to ...

15 Jul 2024 at 16:31

Election

'What a surprise' - People react to confirmation of General Election dates

Taoiseach Simon Harris has finally announced his intention to call the General Election this Friday, 8 November. The Taoiseach told RTE's Six One that he will call for the dissolution of the Dáil on Friday with the ...

06 Nov 2024 at 20:45

National News

President urges people to 'reflect on the challenges that cast a dark shadow over our world'

MAR Uachtarán na hÉireann, as President of Ireland, may I send my warmest wishes for a peaceful and Happy Christmas and New Year to you all. This Christmas, we are conscious that across the world there are many ...

20 Dec 2023 at 11:46

National News

WATCH: President reflects on pandemic and reaches out to Ukraine in St Patrick's Day speech

President Michael D Higgins has called for unity and an end to violence in Ukraine in his st Patrick's Day speech. In his address, the President said "a dark shadow has now been cast across our world as we ...

17 Mar 2022 at 11:43

National News

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 ...

01 Mar 2024 at 17:54

National News

President Higgins expresses 'deepest sympathies' following passing of Pope Francis

President Michael D. Higgins has expressed "profound sadness" to learn of the passing of Pope Francis. Pop Francis passed away in Vatican City on Eater Monday, the 21st of April 2025. READ MORE: ...

22 Apr 2025 at 08:22

National News

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 ...

31 Jul 2022 at 20:45

National News

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 ...

24 Apr 2024 at 10:28

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