Michael D Higgins8 hrs agoIrish president and Kneecap gig tributes to language 'pioneer'Michael D Higgins says the death of Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, whose son performs in Kneecap, is a great loss.8 hrs agoNorthern Ireland30 Oct 2024Irish president pardons two men executed in 1883Michael D Higgins has pardoned two men who were executed in County Kerry more than 140 years ago.30 Oct 2024Europe23 Sep 2024Irish president accuses Israeli embassy of Iran letter leakMichael D. Higgins made the comments at the United Nations in New York on Sunday.23 Sep 2024Europe17 Jul 2024Irish president signs defence bill after council meetingMichael D Higgins signs a bill after the Council of State met to consider its constitutionality.17 Jul 2024Europe15 Jul 2024Irish Council of State examines defence billPresident Michael D Higgins is considering whether the bill should be referred to the Supreme Court. 15 Jul 2024Europe17 May 2024Do not ask victims to move on - Irish presidentMichael D Higgins says there was a failure to investigate bombings on the deadliest day of the Troubles.17 May 2024Europe17 May 2024'Not acceptable to ask people to move on'Michael D Higgins was speaking on the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.17 May 2024Europe25 Apr 2024Irish president receives honorary university degreeMichael D Higgins says the university instilled in him a "profound and lifelong interest in migration".25 Apr 2024Manchester24 Apr 2024Irish president had a 'mild form of stroke'Michael D Higgins says he had a "mild form of stroke" earlier this year.24 Apr 2024Europe