Michael D Higgins

Irish president Michael D Higgins used the setting of Holocaust Memorial Day to criticise Israel and direct the attention of those assembled towards Gaza

Letter: ​Holocaust Memorial Day no place for politics

The casket of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley, is taken from All Souls Church in Belfast following his funeral. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

Poet Michael Longley

Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins appears to have forgotten the hideous atrocities of October 7, 2023​​​​​​​, when Hamas launched their attack on Israel, writes Ruth Dudley Edwards

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Higgins’ persistence over Israel is damaging relations

Morning View

Editorial: An ill-timed criticism of Israel from President Higgins

President Michael D Higgins arriving for Sunday’s Holocaust event in Dublin. In his speech, Mr Higgins referenced the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, describing it as long overdue and that a heavy price had been paid for it

Little-Pengelly criticises Irish president over Gaza comments at Holocaust event

Irish President Michael D Higgins with Holocaust survivor Tomi Reichenthal as they arrive at a Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Mansion House in Dublin.

Protests at Irish President's address to Holocaust Memorial event in Dublin

Irish President Michael D Higgins signs warrant of Appointment and presents the Seal of Office to newly elected Taoiseach Micheal Martin in Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin. Photo: Maxwell's/PA Wire

Irish PM finally confirmed after yesterday's chaos in Dail

Irish President Michael D Higgins still plans to speak at National Holocaust Memorial Day next Sunday

Irish president rejects call for him to stay away from Holocaust memorial

Irish premier Simon Harris doesn’t see the need to align Ireland with its European counterparts on the working definition of antisemitism

Letter: Policy stance diminishes claims of no antisemitism

Simon Harris arriving at Aras an Uachtarain where he formally tendered his resignation as Taoiseach to Irish President Michael D Higgins as part of the formalities for the first sitting of the country's newly-elected parliament

New Irish parliament will not be silenced in calling for peace in Gaza

Irish President Michael D Higgins hosting a credential ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin for 'Ambassador of the State of Palestine' H.E. Jilan Abdaljamid on Tuesday 17 December 2004. Photo: Irish President

Backlash against Higgins over his 'lies' about Israel

Irish President Michael D Higgins with Simon Harris in Aras an Uachtarain where he formally tendered his resignation as Taoiseach as part of the formalities for the first sitting of the country's newly-elected parliament

Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets

ine Gael leader Mr Harris will go to President Michael D Higgins’s residence at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin’s Phoenix Park

Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail

President Michael D Higgins is ‘a disgrace’ over his stance on Israel, wrote Ruth Dudley Edwards in a recent News Letter column, and now Robin Bury agrees

Letter: ​Shame on those not supporting Israel

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins accused the Israeli Embassy in Dublin of circulating a letter he wrote to the President of Iran

Letter: ​Higgins – not the Israelis – made Iran letter into an issue

A letter from Paddy Monaghan:

Letters

Nell McCafferty’s frequent rudeness towards and about men was deplorable, writes Ruth Dudley Edwards

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Nell and I got on well, but she could be a frightful pain

Renowned author, journalist and feminist activist Nell McCafferty has died at the age of 80. Issue date: Wednesday August 21, 2024.Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Irish journalist and feminist activist Nell McCafferty dies aged 80

Classical pianist and conductor Barry Douglas has enjoyed a remarkable international career (Picture: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Acclaimed pianist Douglas is ‘buoyed up’ for festival

Barry Douglas with his Camerata Orchestra on the last night of the 2016 festival at Clandeboye

Barry Douglas to celebrate Camerata Ireland's 25th anniversary

Edna O’Brien’s early books were banned in Ireland

Edna O'Brien, acclaimed Irish novelist, dies at age of 93

Relatives of victims attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Memorial to the victims of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings on Talbot Street in Dublin, to mark the 50th anniversary of the bombings

Wreath-laying ceremony marks 50th anniversary of Dublin-Monaghan bombings

New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris leaving Aras an Uachtarain on Tuesday after meeting the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins

Election of new taoiseach Simon Harris 'is a chance to reset relations'

Both President Michael D Higgins and the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar have been inclined to scold Britain. ​The decline of the Catholic Church has not led to a reduction in Irish nationalism but rather the reverse - it has increased

Ben Lowry: Varadkar was reminder why NI still needs two-state solution

Michael D Higgins, who has been in hospital since last Thursday, experienced a ‘mild transient weakness’

Irish President Michael D Higgins in hospital until Thursday

Michael D Higgins was admitted to St James’s Hospital in Dublin on Thursday after feeling unwell

Irish President Michael D Higgins to stay in hospital over weekend

Belfast City Hall illuminated in blue to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS in 2023. Photo: PA

TUV questions tricolour illumination for City Hall 'on the whim' of one citizen

A TUV councillor has expressed concern that Belfast City Hall could be illuminated in the colours of the Irish tricolour “on the whim” of one citizen.

Staff Reporters

File photo dated 10/02/24 of President Michael D. Higgins, leaving Saints Peter's and Paul's Church in Dunboyne, Co Meath

Republic of Ireland president Michael D Higgins, 82, taken to hospital in Dublin

File photo dated 09/02/12 of Sinead O'Connor

Sinead O’Connor ‘died of natural causes’, a coroner has revealed

Morning View

Editorial: It is past time that UK hits back at Irish criticism of Britain

Victoria Mary Clarke, wife of Shane MacGowan, pays respects to his coffin as it arrives for the funeral of Shane MacGowan at Saint Mary's of the Rosary Church, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. MacGowan, who found fame as the lead singer of London-Irish punk/folk band The Pogues, died at the age of 65 last week. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Shane MacGowan described as poet and trailblazer at his funeral

In this photo provided by the Israeli Army, Emily Hand, a released hostage, reunites with her father on Sunday

Nine-year-old Irish-Israeli hostage Emily Hand freed by Hamas

Destruction in Gaza Strip, taken from UNICEF website

Ian Paisley slams Leo Varadkar over Israel revenge comments

The Israel Solidarity Rally in Trafalgar Square, London, on Sunday, attended by Ruth Dudley Edwards. The rally called for the safe return of hostages and highlighted the effect of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. Chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, told those in attendance: 'It’s at a time such as this that we discover who our true friends are.' According to Ruth Dudley Edwards, this doesn't include Ireland's president Michael D Higgins, who said European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen had been 'thoughtless and even reckless' when she voiced support for Israel in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attacks

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Higgins brings shame on his office with Israel comments

The Irish premier Leo Varadkar, like President Higgins, is prone to scolding Britain. ​Irish political leaders like Mr Varadkar did not at first after the October 7 slaughter of Jews call Hamas terrorist or emphasise Israel’s right to defend itself . Photo: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Ben Lowry: Irish exceptionalism means it can be so unfriendly towards Israel

A mural mourning the victims of the Irish potato famine on the New Lodge Road, north Belfast

TUV man: Why I object to famine commemoration in Belfast

Morning View

Editorial: Casement gets £100m+, but NI's centenary not even a stone

Morning View

Editorial: The essential truth of the Omagh bomb has always been clear

Sinead O'Connor in central London for the UK launch of the Fourth United Nations Global Conference on Women in 1995. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to O'Connor after her death at the age of 56, saying: "Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare." Photo credit should read: Fiona Hanson/PA Wire

Acclaimed Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56

The Bank of England trumpets its progressiveness, referring to ‘birthing parent’ rather than mother, boasts of unisex lavatories, covers medical treatment for sex change and is setting targets for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans) recruits

Ruth Dudley Edwards: This TERF is proud to be an ally of the sane voices

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has gone ‘too far’ in his comments on Ireland’s defence policy, writes Paddy McEvoy

Paddy McEvoy: Higgins should keep his political opinions to himself or resign

Lord Carrington presents spurs to King Charles during the coronation ceremony. The spurs symbolise knighthood and chivalry

Ruth Dudley Edwards: A privilege to live in a country that cherishes its history

The coffins of Dan and Christine McKane, two of the three victims of the Aughnacloy crash, are carried from the Church of The Immaculate Conception in Strabane, following their funeral.

County Tyrone road deaths: Funeral for siblings told of 'unspeakable horror'

US President Joe Biden is welcomed by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Farmleigh House, Dublin, on day three of his visit to the island of Ireland. Picture date: Thursday April 13, 2023.

Joe Biden urges return of powersharing after visit to Irish president

US President Joe Biden (right) at The Windsor with Tanaiste Michael Martin in Dundalk, Co Louth, during his trip to the island of Ireland. Picture date: Wednesday April 12, 2023.

US President Joe Biden to address Irish Parliament as visit continues

US President Joe Biden (C) reacts as he is greeted by Prime Minster Rishi Sunak (L) after disembarking from Air Force One upon arrival at Belfast International Airport on April 11, 2023, starting a four day trip to Northern Ireland and Ireland to launch 25th anniversary commemorations of the "Good Friday Agreement" deal that brought peace to Northern Ireland.

Biden to hold bilateral with Sunak ahead of Ulster University speech

US President Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One at RAF Aldergrove airbase in County Antrim, for his visit to the island of Ireland. Picture date: Tuesday April 11, 2023.

Joe Biden lands in Belfast as part of historic four-day trip

Security and activity around the Grand Central Hotel on Bedford Street, Belfast City Centre, ahead of the Joe Biden visit.

Packed itinerary for Joe Biden's Presidential visit to the island of Ireland

Police presence in Belfast city centre ahead of the arrival of US President Joe Biden for his visit to Ireland. Picture date: Tuesday April 11, 2023. Photo credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Joe Biden committed to ‘preserving peace and encouraging prosperity’ in NI

Mr Biden will arrive in Northern Ireland on Tuesday as he begins a visit marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

US President Joe Biden visits to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar welcomes President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, to Government Buildings in Dublin, during her two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland. Picture date: Thursday February 2, 2023.

European Parliament president: EU ‘will not leave Ireland’s side’ on Brexit

A mourner holds a order of service outside St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Londonderry, after the funeral of former Press Association journalist Brian Hutton who died suddenly last Saturday

Highly regarded journalist’s life touched many people, mourners told

In this image released on Monday by the Vatican Media news service, the body of late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lied out in state inside St Peter's Basilica. Vatican Media via AP

Nationalist parties tributes to former pope not as forthcoming as to the Queen

Pope Benedict

Irish president praises Pope Benedict's 'steadfast interest' in Northern Ireland

Tanaiste Micheal Martin, President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin on Saturday

Leo Varadkar pledges humility and resolve as he becomes Irish premier again

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