Criticism in the UK that should be limited to the President is spilling over as some go on the offensive, making sweeping generalisations about Ireland’s entire national character ...

Reaching the grand old age of 100 is by no means a guarantee, so it’s without doubt an occasion worth celebrating – and Nancy ...

Jews were dragged out of their own event for turning their backs in silent protest as the president spoke. But he should not ...

Tributes have been paid to the acclaimed Belfast-born poet Michael Longley, who has died at the age of 85. The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins said he regarded him "as a peerless poet" and that ...

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard.

Ten people including Republic of Ireland captain Séamus Coleman have received the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad during a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin.

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s service in All Souls Church in Belfast. The renowned poet died in hospital at the age of 85 ...

Evidence of this is clear on the public record, in print and on the public website of the President of Ireland. “Throughout his life, President Higgins has stressed the importance of values that ...

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins arrives to address the ''Summit of the Future'' in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2024.