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# aras - Tuesday 3 September, 2019
The Taoiseach and his partner have welcomed Mike Pence to Farmleigh ahead of a family lunch
The US Vice President stopped by the Áras earlier this morning.
# aras - Saturday 8 December, 2018
Michael D Higgins' message for the homeless as he lights Áras Christmas tree
The president singled out the homeless and those in direct provision in his address.
# aras - Sunday 11 November, 2018
Michael D Higgins to attend Armistice event (but not as President) before evening inauguration
His first term as President officially ended at midnight.
# aras - Saturday 13 October, 2018
Most Irish people want election campaign posters banned
In a survey of 1,000 adults, 77% responded that they wanted a ban on presidential posters.
# aras - Sunday 30 September, 2018
Millenials for Michael D: Why young people are backing a Higgins presidency
We talked to students who support his bid for the presidency about why they intend on voting for him.
# aras - Monday 17 September, 2018
Race for the Áras: Businessman Peter Casey secures backing of two councils
He needs the backing of two more in order to get on the ballot paper.
# aras - Friday 14 September, 2018
Gavin Duffy 'ready to contest' presidential election after becoming fourth official candidate
The businessman has secured the backing of Waterford Council.
# aras - Wednesday 1 August, 2018
The race for the Áras kicks off with a three-hour meeting in Waterford
How do you campaign for a campaign that hasn’t started?
# aras - Saturday 14 July, 2018
Gerard Craughwell on his combative Twitter personality and what he thinks of Michael D
The independent senator says the main political parties have narrowed down the path to an Áras nomination.
# aras - Tuesday 10 July, 2018
Should Michael D Higgins seek a second term as President? We hit the streets to ask
The announcement was made earlier today after months of speculation.
Confirmed: Michael D Higgins says he WILL seek a second term as president
The President has confirmed he will seek a second term in the Áras, as had been widely expected.
# aras - Monday 1 January, 2018
19 times we were proud to call Michael D our President in 2017
It’s been some year.
# aras - Saturday 30 December, 2017
Poll: Would you like to see a Presidential election next year?
Michael D may run. He might not. Either way, do you want an election?
# aras - Thursday 28 December, 2017
'I'm not playing games - this is about winning the presidency': Craughwell expecting to secure backing for Áras run
The independent senator’s tilt at the presidency isn’t a gesture, he insists.
# aras - Wednesday 27 December, 2017
Explainer: How likely is a Presidential election in 2018?
Michael D isn’t set to make an announcement until September – but other candidates may emerge before then.
# aras - Thursday 14 December, 2017
This man’s quest to find out about Michael D’s mysterious dog led to a lovely letter from the Áras
He’s “notoriously difficult to photograph as he is always moving”.
# aras - Thursday 11 May, 2017
Prince Charles says it would be a tragedy if British-Irish relations broke down
Roads all around Kilkenny will be closed as Prince Charles visits today.
# aras - Saturday 29 April, 2017
# aras - Sunday 28 August, 2016
The photos of Michael D welcoming home Ireland's Olympians are glorious
A grand day at the Áras.
# aras - Friday 4 March, 2016
15 things that would happen if House of Cards was set in Ireland
All the drama, none of the power.
15 things that would happen if House of Cards was set in Ireland
All the drama, none of the power.
# aras - Saturday 4 July, 2015
Poll: Would you vote Miriam O'Callaghan for president?
Speculation is mounting again that the RTÉ presenter could make a bid for the Áras.
# aras - Friday 12 June, 2015
Six Áras Attracta staff have been charged with assault
One woman, aged in her 60s, faces a total of five charges.
# aras - Tuesday 9 December, 2014
Shocking Prime Time doc shows elderly, fragile women being hit, kicked and dragged across the floor
TheJournal.ie has been allowed view the documentary on Áras Attracta in advance. HSE and Garda investigations are under way into what the Taoiseach has called “intolerable” claims of abuse at the home.
# aras - Sunday 7 September, 2014
Back in time: It's ten years since Labour decided NOT to run Michael D for the Áras
Come with us on a journey through time and space … to September 2004.
# aras - Friday 11 July, 2014
"Could you all just move to the left slightly?.." Fixed grins and Cabinet divisions at the Áras
You’d almost think the President had nothing better to do than hang around the house all day waiting for a busload of ministers.
# aras - Wednesday 2 October, 2013
Formal Cowen portrait could cost up to €10,000
Portraits of each Taoiseach, President and Chief Justice are commissioned by the State as a matter of course.
# aras - Wednesday 24 July, 2013
President Higgins to convene Council of State over abortion bill
Áras an Uachtaráin has said that a meeting will be held next Monday where members of the Council and the President will consider the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013.
# aras - Friday 21 December, 2012
Tender for redevelopment of President's website seven months after revamp
A tender note – which misspelled the President’s name – was put on the government’s e-tenders website yesterday as President.ie looks set for a complete overhaul next year.
# aras - Saturday 17 November, 2012
Interview: 'There is a great anger in the country' - President Higgins
In an interview with TheJournal.ie, President Michael D Higgins has spoken of his initiative to help Ireland’s youth shape the country’s future and his first year in office. Listen to the full interview here…
# aras - Thursday 10 November, 2011
Poll: How would you rate Mary McAleese's presidency?
The current President of Ireland’s 14-year tenure is drawing to a close – how do you think she has managed the role over that time?
# aras - Thursday 3 November, 2011
In pictures: Michael D's sneak preview of his new home
President Mary McAleese gives the President-elect the grand tour…
# aras - Saturday 29 October, 2011
Michael D Higgins thanks family, supporters - and the Irish people
In his acceptance speech, the ninth President of Ireland Michael D Higgins said that he has seen the “righteous anger” that exists around the country and has vowed to be a leader “for all the people”.
# aras - Friday 30 September, 2011
Play: Presidential Election Bingo
The presidential race began this week – and already one or two stock phrases seem to have emerged from our pool of seven candidates. Make sure to play TheJournal.ie’s Presidential Election Bingo to make the most out of the upcoming debates.
# aras - Monday 12 September, 2011
Take 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
# aras - Thursday 1 September, 2011
Micheál Martin hits back at 'blanket blame' of Fianna Fáil
Speaking this morning, Martin said that the party was not getting enough credit for what it did in government.
# aras - Saturday 6 August, 2011
Gaybo for the Áras? Byrne won't rule out presidential run
Already the former Late Late show presenter has topped one poll but would you vote for him?
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Everything you need to know by 9am including bad news for the US; Gaybo for the Áras; a hero security guard; and the end of Facebook spam?
# aras - Tuesday 2 August, 2011
Political reaction to Norris's withdrawal
A number of fellow politicians have welcomed David Norris’ decision, while the Israeli Embassy has said that it was not involved in the publication of the controversial letter written by the Senator.
# aras - Thursday 28 July, 2011
Take 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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Poll: Do you use a reusable face covering?
FROM TODAY, FACE coverings are mandatory on public transport.
Masks or face coverings were already recommended on public transport, shopping centres or other places where social distancing may be difficult.
Cloth face coverings can be made at home and reused if they are washed regularly, but do you use a reusable one?
Poll: Do you use a reusable face covering?
Poll Results:
Yes (6962)
I have both (2362)
No, I use disposable ones (1642)
No I don't (1283)
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