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Wednesday 6 December 2023 Dublin: 5°C

# Michael D

This year
2023
President Higgins will undergo back surgery on Tuesday with 'short rehabilitation'
Higgins will continue to “carry out his constitutional duties, including consideration of legislation” while recovering from the surgery.
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Jul 7th 2023, 6:12 PM
President Higgins to meet UK's Charles ahead of tomorrow's coronation
Michael D Higgins will become the first Irish head of state to attend a UK coronation.
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May 5th 2023, 9:19 AM
All time
Jeffrey Donaldson hopes Michael D Higgins will rethink decision to miss centenary service
Donaldson said it was a “retrograde step” in terms of reconciliation.
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Sep 16th 2021, 2:21 PM
Quiz: Michael D Higgins is 80 this weekend - how much do you know about him?
The politician, poet and sociologist turns 80 on Sunday. How much do you know about him?
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Apr 16th 2021, 9:30 PM
Watch: President Michael D Higgins delivers his Christmas address to the nation
The President also wished everyone in Ireland a Happy Christmas and a New Year of hope and promise.
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Dec 23rd 2020, 6:25 PM
'A special place in our hearts': Tiede Herrema - the businessman kidnapped by the IRA in 1975 - has died
The president said Herrema and his wife Elizabeth “will be missed and fondly remembered by their many friends in Ireland”.
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Apr 27th 2020, 8:45 PM
President Higgins' Christmas message: 'Do we dismiss them... telling them there is no room at our inn?'
Michael D Higgins also urged people to take action on the climate crisis in his annual address.
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Dec 23rd 2019, 7:30 AM
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.
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Sep 3rd 2019, 12:30 PM
An emotional evening for the President (punctuated by a nighttime dash to the Áras and back)
Dublin Castle provided a dramatic backdrop to the nighttime inauguration ceremony.
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Nov 12th 2018, 12:11 AM
Higgins asks for inauguration to be moved to evening in light of Armistice events
The ceremony is due to take place on Sunday 11 November.
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Nov 2nd 2018, 1:51 PM
Which One Of Michael D's Dogs Are You?
Bród or Síoda?
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Jul 17th 2018, 9:00 PM
Michael D. Higgins paid tribute to the Irish abroad, and it is so heartwarming
“Our Irish abroad have accomplished so much.”
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Mar 16th 2018, 2:31 PM
Poll: Should we have a presidential election this year?
Or should Michael D Higgins go unopposed into a second term?
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Feb 11th 2018, 10:00 AM
19 times we were proud to call Michael D our President in 2017
It’s been some year.
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Jan 1st 2018, 7:30 PM
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.
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Dec 27th 2017, 9:30 PM
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”.
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Dec 14th 2017, 5:00 PM
The most adorable figurines were spotted in the background of this photo of Michael D and Joe Biden
Couple goals.
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Sep 18th 2017, 8:32 AM
A woman chanced her arm by inviting Michael D to her wedding - and actually got a response
The dream.
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Jul 28th 2017, 3:09 PM
That iconic photo of Michael D at Slane has been turned into a class illustration
With a variety of coloured shirts too.
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May 18th 2017, 9:00 PM
Michael D celebrated the winning goal at a Galway United match like a hero last night
This is class.
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Apr 29th 2017, 1:07 PM
Is Michael D. Higgins Younger or Older Than These Celebrities?
Think you’re a good judge of age? Think again.
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Apr 23rd 2017, 8:00 PM
It's Michael D's birthday, so here are some charming as hell photos of him meeting celebs and world leaders
Find someone who looks at you the way the Queen looks at Michael D.
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Apr 18th 2017, 8:17 PM
A Galway student * nailed* an impression of Michael D for his SU President campaign
How presidential.
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Mar 1st 2017, 8:05 PM
Our President on a BMX? Here's the story behind that famous photo
One of the all-time great Irish photos.
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Feb 25th 2017, 11:00 AM
This is the story behind *that* iconic photo of Michael D on a BMX
One of the all-time great Irish photos.
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Feb 20th 2017, 8:06 AM
People are loving this photo of Michael D enjoying himself in Cuba
THE HAT.
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Feb 18th 2017, 3:14 PM
17 times we were proud to call Michael D our President in 2016
Legend.
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Dec 26th 2016, 6:00 PM
Michael D's letter to the little girl on the Toy Show is a reminder that we have the best President
“You’re doing well as an arrow!”
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Dec 3rd 2016, 2:18 PM
The photos of Michael D visiting the Munster dressing room are a joy to behold
On an otherwise very difficult day.
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Oct 23rd 2016, 9:19 AM
The photos of Michael D welcoming home Ireland's Olympians are glorious
A grand day at the Áras.
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Aug 28th 2016, 2:45 PM
14 photos that prove what a gem of a President Michael D is
Representing us well.
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Aug 14th 2016, 9:30 AM
Michael D praise for Irish defeat of Azzurri and 'ambassadors' in the stands
Michael D was in Lille to see Ireland beat Italy.
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Jun 23rd 2016, 12:50 AM
Michael D Higgins' joyful celebration of Brady's goal sums up just how Ireland is feeling
*sobs*
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Jun 22nd 2016, 10:09 PM
Michael D Higgins' joyful celebration of Brady's goal sums up just how Ireland is feeling
*sobs*
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Jun 22nd 2016, 9:14 PM
The President pulled off a great photobomb in the Phoenix Park
Just out for a stroll…
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Mar 22nd 2016, 9:59 PM
Michael D pulled off the greatest photobomb ever in the Phoenix Park
Just out for a stroll…
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Mar 22nd 2016, 4:30 PM
9 reasons why Miriam O'Callaghan would be the perfect President
Could it happen?
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Mar 23rd 2015, 6:00 PM
Take a break - and watch Dermot Morgan's spot-on impressions of Dunphy, Michael Noonan and Michael D
Some of Morgan’s comedy still remains remarkably topical – 17 years after his death.
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Feb 28th 2015, 1:15 PM
Opinion: Those criticising the President for signing Bills into law are overestimating his power
By not using Article 26, President Higgins leaves the door open for future constitutional challenges.
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Jan 29th 2015, 8:00 AM
President Michael D Higgins is off to China today
The President will be accompanied by the Finance and Foreign Affairs Ministers.
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Dec 6th 2014, 12:41 PM
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