What some criticise as an outspokenness overstepping the bounds of his office, others see as the outgoing President’s knack of speaking to ‘the beating heart’ of Irish public opinion
His writing, live shows, radio and podcast work radiated infectious curiosity, cultural nuance and a sense of the mystical undercurrents in life
10 people died at Traveller halting site a decade ago
In online battle for support, Catherine Connolly is beating Heather Humphreys
Some presidential controversies have been faintly comic, others more serious
President emphasises ‘shared commitment to freedom and justice’ during Cyril Ramaphosa visit
Fianna Fáil candidate’s move leaves Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly in race for Áras
The problem is, judging by her performance in this week’s television debate, she doesn’t believe in herself
His prolific speeches and writings are a highlight of his two-term presidency
Who can be president? Who can vote in presidential elections? When will we know the result?
In the early hours of October 10th, 2015, a fire engulfed a mobile home on a Dublin halting site, killing 10 people. A decade on, relatives left behind still struggle with their loss
It’s striking how many friends in Ireland say privately what they don’t dare say in public, on everything from Kneecap to Michael D Higgins to Hamas
Kneecap, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Kathy Scott and Seán Ronayne among the artists, musicians, writers and film-makers paying tribute to the late journalist, author and TV presenter
President Micheal D Higgins waived his Oireachtas and ministerial pensions during his two terms in office
A presumptive Labour successor to Higgins in Galway city, Connolly showed signs of her political abilities as a teenager
Longford-born civil liberties advocate was appointed honorary queen’s counsel in recognition of services to law in England and Wales
Áras candidates bring roadshows to the public, tackling everything from geopolitics to local affairs
But campaigner admits time running out to get 20 nominations needed from TDs, senators
Families of victims allege collaboration between gardaí and IRA
Michael D Higgins and Irish Government were at odds again in the week where the Dáil returned
Legislation to remove the triple lock will come before the Dáil in the near future. If Catherine Connolly was president, there could be a potential showdown
It is the smallest of the Australian states, with a population of just under 600,000
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty cited rents, student fees and property prices as problems faced by workers
Government policy is to work through multilateral organisations like the UN and EU
More than 78,000 attend day one of event in Co Offaly on Tuesday
Michael D Higgins believes Israel and those who support it with armaments should be excluded from United Nations
Conservative campaigner Maria Steen tells Dublin City Council she can be a ‘unifying president’
Nicky Ryan and his wife Roma helped Enya to become a hugely successful recording artist in 1980s and 1990s
President Michael D Higgins leads tributes for Longford-born law professor and author
Deirdre Ní Choistín, árd stiúrthóir of TG4, says the station is a key part of the current revival of the Irish language
South Dublin and Fingal county councils to hold meetings this week to hear from prospective contenders
There are still a lot of orthodox Irish Catholics and people of other faiths who share their views on issues like abortion, homosexuality, gender and marriage
Since everyone we can agree on has already been president, or is dead, I’ve got an idea
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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