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Conor McGregor describes himself as 'only logical choice' to be Ireland's next president
Conor McGregor
The controversial MMA star dropped another hint that he will be contesting next year's presidential election on social media, but appeared confused about the powers of the office
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Tommy Tiernan shares wild Michael D. Higgins story about Cuba president's annual gift
Tommy Tiernan
Tommy said it was the first time he had ever told anyone the story
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Tommy Tiernan tight-lipped on possible run for Irish presidency next year
Tommy Tiernan
It's understood that the popular comedian has held meetings with incumbent Michael D. Higgins to discuss the possibility of contesting the election in 2025
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Michael D Higgins leads mourners at funeral of celebrated writer Edna O'Brien as ‘revolutionary’ legacy remembered
Clare
Family and friends of the late novelist Edna O'Brien gave readings and paid tribute during the service at St Joseph’s Church in her native Tuamgraney, Co Clare
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Micheal Martin says he'd like to be Taoiseach in next Government - and reveals thoughts on bid for Aras
Micheal Martin
It follows rumours in recent weeks that the Tánaiste will step down as Fianna Fáil leader within the next year to focus on a Presidential bid
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Ryan Tubridy backed for next Irish President - but Micheal Martin is likely candidate for the job
Ryan Tubridy
Bookies BoyleSports released their odds this morning.
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President Michael D Higgins hosts Dermot Kennedy, Gavin James and other artists at annual Garden Party concert
Michael D Higgins
Irish Music Month 2024 will take place in September this year
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Stardust victims ‘written into the history books’ says Taoiseach at ceremony to commemorate 48 deaths
Stardust fire tragedy
Co-designed with the families of the victims, the ceremony remembered the 48 young people who died in the Stardust tragedy and all those who helped victims and their families on the night and over the years since
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Seamus Coleman documentary to be released by Everton - with some special cameos
Everton FC
Seamus Coleman recently signed a new one-year deal with Everton, ahead of his 16th season with the club.
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President's office to spend €125,000 on photographers to cover Áras events
Michael D Higgins
Exclusive: The pictures will be sent to news outlets, posted on social media, and made available to people who attend the garden parties, diplomatic engagements, and other events
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President Higgins calls for unused office space to be converted for asylum seeker housing
Michael D Higgins
This was the fifth time asylum seekers have been moved from tent “encampments” around Dublin City in recent weeks as the State struggles to provide all asylum seekers arriving in Ireland with accommodation
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President Higgins: Families of Dublin-Monaghan victims 'deserve the truth' after 'manifest failure' of governments
Dublin Monaghan bombings
No-one has ever been convicted over the Dublin-Monaghan bombings but the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) admitted responsibility in 1993. It remains the biggest loss of life on any single day of the Troubles
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President Michael D Higgins returns home following seven days in hospital
Michael D Higgins
Although President Higgins is expected to make a full recovery, he will curtail the amount of public engagements he partakes in for a number of weeks.
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Michael D Higgins health update as President to remain in hospital for several more days
Michael D Higgins
Tests have indicated 'no serious or long-term concerns for the President’s health', a spokesman said on Monday night.
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President Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital for the weekend
Michael D Higgins
President Michael D Higgins was brought to hospital by ambulance from Áras an Uachtaráin on Thursday for "precautionary tests" after complaining of feeling unwell
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President Michael D Higgins taken to hospital by ambulance
Michael D Higgins
President Higgins felt unwell at Áras an Uachtaráin earlier today and was brought to hospital after being assessed by medics
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President Higgins sends good wishes to King Charles following cancer diagnosis
King Charles III
The president was among a number of Irish political figures to express concern after the diagnosis was confirmed by Buckingham Palace today
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Details of president's expenses branded 'outrageous' in senator's scathing criticism
Michael D Higgins
€172,000 was spent on photography, videography and other professional services this year, while travel and subsistence cost €128,000
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Watch: President Michael D Higgins releases Christmas Message for 2023
Michael D Higgins
President Michael D Higgins has released his Christmas Message - watch it in full here
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Johnny Depp leads famous faces at Shane MacGowan's funeral in Nenagh
Shane MacGowan
Nick Cave, Bobby Gillespie, Aidan Gillen, Gerry Adams and President Michael D Higgins were also in attendance at Saint Mary’s of the Rosary Church in Co Tipperary
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Irish motorsport legend Rosemary Smith dies aged 86
Dublin
The Dublin woman's career spanned decades, first defying social norms when she learned to drive at the age of 11
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Next Ireland president odds as Conor McGregor hints at election bid
Conor McGregor
Former UFC star Conor McGregor is 33/1 for next Irish president
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Sabina Higgins receiving treatment for breast cancer, Áras an Uachtaráin confirms
Michael D Higgins
Mrs. Higgins, in her 80s, revealed she "underwent a successful procedure" on Wednesday
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Michael D Higgins calls for release of Hamas hostages amid speculation Irish citizen among them
Michael D Higgins
The Irish Mirror revealed exclusively today that the Iranian State news service had reported that our Tanaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheal Martin, had discussed the release of an Irish hostage during a diplomatic phone call on Monday evening.
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