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President of Ireland @president.ie · 6d

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Manchán Magan president.ie/en/media-lib...

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President of Ireland @president.ie · 16d

May I extend my best wishes to the Jewish community on the celebration of the Festival of Rosh Hashanah. May it be one that brings joy, good health, peace and fulfilment. L’Shanah Tovah U’Metukah.

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Aug 19

The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and his wife, Sabina, are delighted to open Áras an Uachtaráin to the public on @culturenightdub.bsky.social, Friday, 19th September, 2025.

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Aug 12

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on recent attacks on members of the Indian Community in Ireland president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on recent attacks on members of the Indian Community in Ireland | President of Ireland

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Jul 31

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Seán Rocks president.ie/en/media-lib...

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Jul 6

A photo exhibition curated by Paul Fahy & Eithne Verling, ‘President Michael D. Higgins – Through the Lens’ opens at Galway City Museum during the Galway International Arts Festival and runs until end of year. Paul Fahy writes about it in today's Sunday Independent m.independent.ie/irish-news/r...

Reeling in D years: Capturing the life and leadership of President Michael D Higgins through a lens

As President Michael D Higgins approaches the final months of his 14-year tenure, Galway City Museum and Galway International Arts Festival have come together to present?President Michael D. Higgins –...

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Jun 28

President Michael D. Higgins has sent a message to all those celebrating Pride today and across the summer

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Jun 25

President Higgins yesterday welcomed volunteers from each @leagueofireland.bsky.social club to Áras an Uachtaráin in recognition of their work coaching, stewarding, marking pitches, organising youth teams, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for players and fans alike

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Jun 7

At a special event at the University of Galway yesterday, it was announced that the University will be the custodians of President Higgins’ Presidential Archive. At the event, the Aula Maxima was renamed The Michael D. Higgins Auditorium where a portrait by Colin Davidson was unveiled

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President of Ireland @president.ie · May 11

Statement by President Higgins on the death of Garda Kevin Flatley president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement by President Higgins on the death of Garda Kevin Flatley | President of Ireland

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President of Ireland @president.ie · May 8

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the Announcement of Pope Leo XIV president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement from President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins on the Announcement of Pope Leo XIV | President of Ireland

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President of Ireland @president.ie · May 1

To mark May Day today, President Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomed Trade Union Representatives to Áras an Uachtaráin

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 29

This morning President Higgins and his wife Sabina received members of the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club at Áras an Uachtaráin.

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 26

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina today attended the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 25

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina today paid their respects to His Holiness Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 25

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina have travelled to Rome where they are attending the funeral of Pope Francis. The President and Sabina will today pay their respects at the lying in state of the late Pontiff in St Peter's Basilica. Read more at president.ie/en/media-lib...

President Higgins to attend lying in state and funeral of Pope Francis | President of Ireland

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 21

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Pope Francis president.ie/en/media-lib...

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 20

President Michael D. Higgins this afternoon led a ceremony outside the GPO to mark the 109th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. The President laid a wreath in memory of all those who took part, were killed and who were injured during the Rising

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 20

May I wish a happy Easter to all those who celebrate on what is an important time of reflection for so many in Ireland and across the world.

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 19

President Higgins will tomorrow lead a ceremony outside the GPO on O'Connell Street to mark the 109th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony and should be in position in the public viewing areas outside the GPO by 11.30am

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 16

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina today hosted an Afternoon Tea at Áras an Uachtaráin where they welcomed individuals and groups from around the country

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 15

Statement by President Higgins on the second anniversary of the war in Sudan president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement by President Higgins on the second anniversary of the war in Sudan | President of Ireland

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 15

Having considered the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2023, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 15

Tar éis dó a mhachnamh a dhéanamh ar Bille an Ombudsman Seirbhísí Airgeadais agus Pinsean (Leasú), 2023, tá an tUachtarán tar éis a lámh a chur leis agus dá réir sin tá sé ina dhlí.

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President of Ireland @president.ie · Apr 14

Having considered the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.

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