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Michael D Higgins sends touching letter to RTE's Sean O'Rourke in emotional final show
Michael D Higgins
The President even joked that the veteran host could make an appearance on Dancing with the Stars
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President Michael D Higgins pays emotional tribute to frontline workers in address to the nation
Michael D Higgins
The President used his May Day speech for workers to show his heartfelt appreciation for those fighting coronavirus
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President Michael D Higgins lays wreath to remember frontline workers who have died in coronavirus fight
Coronavirus Ireland
The ceremony was attended by representatives from those working in healthcare, nursing homes, gardai, An Post, retail staff and delivery drivers
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Coronavirus Ireland: Michael D Higgins calls on Irish people to follow the values of St Patrick during pandemic
Coronavirus
The President of Ireland said values of 'solidarity' and 'concern for fellow citizens' will play a fundamental role in tackling COVID-19
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Royal visit Ireland 2020: Kate Middleton shows off new hairstyle as she arrives for exciting trip
Kate Middleton
The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William are in Ireland for a three-day visit
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Keelin Shanley funeral hears RTE broadcaster told family she 'had wonderful life' before tragic passing
Keelin Shanley
Her husband Conor told mourners: 'She said 'after Gaybo, Marian and Larry Gogan, sure no one will give a crap when it's my time''
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Viewers left in stitches after Micheal D Higgins' hilarious interview with Tommy Tiernan
Michael D Higgins
Tommy was keen to quiz Michael on his past in a rare interview with the President
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Michael D Higgins urges Irish people to welcome all who come to our shores 'seeking room at the inn'
Michael D Higgins
Mr Higgins drew parallels between Irish emigrants and those now seeking refuge here, urging the country to welcome and support them
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Michael D Higgins slams Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for turning 'recession into depression' with disastrous policies
Michael D Higgins
He said that the problems we see today are the fault of the past governments and the decisions they made in power
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President Michael D Higgins hits out at climate change deniers
Michael D Higgins
To mark the 1000th issue of Hot Press magazine the President spoke about climate change
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President Michael D Higgins concerned for farmers in ongoing beef row
Farming
Protests have plagued the sector for weeks as farmers picketed the gates of meat producers over the price of beef
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar rejects claims President Michael D Higgins went 'too far' in Defence Forces pay comments
Defence Forces
Mr Higgins said it 'should not be too much to expect' that members of the Defence Forces are paid sufficiently to provide for themselves and their families
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to bring partner Matt Barrett to 'family lunch' with US Vice President Mike Pence
Mike Pence
Mike Pence touched down in Shannon Airport ahead of his meetings with the Taoiseach and President Michael D Higgins
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President Michael D Higgins offers condolences to family of Nora Quoirin after tragic teen's body is found in Malaysia
Nora Quoirin
A body was found by a member of the search and rescue team as the hunt entered its tenth day
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President Michael D Higgins shows support for female jockeys on day three of Galway Races 2019
Galway Races
An Uachtarain wasn't happy with the findings of a recent study that suggests there's a bias in the industry against female jockeys
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Headache for Government as President Higgins hits out at Trump ahead of visit to Ireland
Donald Trump
He picked on his US counterpart’s stance on climate change, calling it “regressive and pernicious"
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European Parliament elections 2019: Full list of Ireland candidates as 59 declare battle for 13 seats in three constituencies
Local and European Elections
Here are the choices for your Irish MEPs in the EU
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President Michael D Higgins hails Liverpool as 'most Irish of cities'
Michael D Higgins
He said the city had "extraordinary connection" with Ireland
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President Michael D Higgins calls for 'warm relationship' between Ireland and UK to survive 'Brexit odyssey'
Michael D Higgins
In a speech to regional business leaders in Liverpool, he also praised Prince Charles' commitment to Anglo-Irish relations
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President Michael D Higgins says 'dark days' of Ireland and UK's relationship are 'behind us' despite Brexit
Michael D Higgins
'We will still continue to live in the shadow of each other'
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Pictures of Michael D Higgins teddy 'Miggle D Giggles' at famous world landmarks
Michael D Higgins
The 'Miggle D Giggles' toys sold out prior to the new year after appearing on RTE's The Late Late Toy Show
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President Michael D Higgins spotted on Ryanair flight to Gran Canaria with wife Sabina
Michael D Higgins
The President usually takes a Learjet when he’s travelling on official business
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President Michael D Higgins used €77,000 of annual €317,000 'garden party special allowance' on foreign travel
Michael D Higgins
It was previously understood that this slush fund was used for entertainment in the Aras
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President Michael D Higgins says right to asylum is being put at risk by political forces that openly deny human rights
Immigration
During the first keynote address of his second term as president, Mr Higgins also raised the issue of climate change
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