Michael D Higgins1 Feb 2025Irish president among mourners at funeral of poet Michael LongleyIrish President Michael D Higgins is among the hundreds who attended the funeral service on Saturday. 1 Feb 2025Northern Ireland27 Jan 2025Irish president accused of 'politicising' Holocaust eventThe Israeli ambassador says President Michael D Higgins had "predictably admonished" the state of Israel27 Jan 2025Europe19 Jan 2025Irish president rejects call not to attend Holocaust eventThe out-going Israeli ambassador has called on Michael D Higgin to reconsider his attendance of the event in Dublin.19 Jan 2025Europe23 Dec 2024Irish 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.23 Dec 2024Northern 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 2024Europe