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President Higgins says title of service marking partition and founding of NI 'isn't a neutral statement'

Michael D Higgins said the centenary event in Armagh is being ‘politicised’.

The President has declined an invitation to the service in Armagh which is being organised by the main Christian churches

President Higgins has described some of the criticism from the DUP as 'a bit much'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that it is time to 'move on' from the issue

Former taoiseach John Bruton is among those to criticise the President for his decision

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Sep 17th 2021, 6:16 PM

# centenary row

Why the President is facing criticism for declining an invitation to a Northern Ireland centenary event

The event is set to take place on Thursday 21st October.

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Sep 17th 2021, 6:02 PM

# Legislation

President Higgins signs Mother and Baby Homes Bill into law

The President pointed out that his decision to sign the legislation “leaves it open to any citizens to challenge the provisions of the bill”.

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Oct 26th 2020, 7:19 AM

# aras 18

Michael D Higgins has been re-elected as President of Ireland with 55.8% of the vote

Ireland has overwhelmingly backed Higgins to serve another seven years as president.

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Oct 27th 2018, 7:42 PM

# park it

'An insult to the office of President': Dublin councillors not at all happy with standard of today's presentations

The council voted not to back any of the hopefuls who addressed them today.

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Sep 13th 2018, 5:33 PM

# Aras18

Peacekeeping and disabilites on the agenda as Sean Gallagher to formally begin presidential campaign

The businessman announced last week that he would contest the presidential race again following weeks of speculation.

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Sep 3rd 2018, 8:15 AM

# third dragon

Dragon's Den businessman Peter Casey to seek presidential nomination

The presidential ballot paper is filling up quickly…

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Aug 30th 2018, 10:26 AM

# Aras18

Seán Gallagher to make his presidential intentions known tomorrow

The businessman ran for office of president in 2011.

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Aug 28th 2018, 12:39 PM

# LGBTI

'I find them terrifying': Mary McAleese wary of gay priests and nuns who preach anti-LGBTI message

The former President expressed her concerns at ‘fake hetero homophobes’ within the Church.

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Aug 20th 2018, 7:54 PM

# joan freeman

Founder of Pieta House writes to councils seeking support for presidential run

Joan Freeman said it is her lifelong ambition to “deliver a better quality of life”.

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Jul 18th 2018, 5:44 PM

# Hat in the Ring

'I'm a political animal': Former Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke considering a presidential run

Burke said he had been approached by locals in his area and younger members of his own team about possibly mounting an election bid.

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Jul 12th 2018, 1:31 PM

# the aras

'Nobody has approached me': Frances Black says she has no intention of running for president

Sinn Féin is due to hold meetings with a number of independents about the presidential election.

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Jul 6th 2018, 6:15 AM

# not ruling it out

'God knows what will happen': Bertie's cryptic answer on if he'll run for president

Rejoining Fianna Fáil would be the first hurdle an Ahern candidacy would have to overcome.

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Oct 24th 2017, 3:24 PM

# Regrets

Mary Robinson says she was "bullied" into stepping down as President early

Robinson said it was her “hardest decision” not to go for a second term as President.

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Feb 10th 2017, 12:09 PM

# the prez

12 very Irish observations about President Michael D Higgins

He’s been our President for five years today.

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Nov 11th 2016, 1:00 PM

# the big house

Enda Kenny says he doesn't want to be President of Ireland

Pressure over the leadership has been mounting on Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

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Sep 13th 2016, 6:00 PM

# Vote

There's a second referendum happening on 22 May. Did you know?

It could mean Niall Horan could be President of Ireland.

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Mar 28th 2015, 8:15 AM

# stand proudly to attention

9 reasons why Miriam O'Callaghan would be the perfect President

Could it happen?

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Mar 23rd 2015, 6:00 PM

# No thanks

Justice Catherine McGuinness was approached to run for president...but she wasn't interested

The former Supreme Court judge said she doesn’t regret her decision to turn it down.

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Dec 7th 2014, 11:31 AM

# Seanad

A new Vice President, and other things that happen if the Seanad is scrapped

We have a look at how the constitution may need rewriting if the second House of the Oireachtas is binned.

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May 6th 2013, 8:45 AM

# up on his bikeldee

21 reasons to cuddle Michael D Higgins

Happy birthday, Michael D!

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Apr 18th 2013, 1:04 PM

# Promissory notes

President signs legislation to liquidate IBRC into law

The President returned from his official visit to Rome yesterday to sign the emergency legislation.

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Feb 7th 2013, 7:45 AM

# Rome

President Michael D Higgins travels to Italy for official visit

The President will meet with officials in Rome as well as visiting some historic sites with Irish connections.

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Feb 6th 2013, 10:25 AM

# CSPE 101

Explainer: How does a Bill become a law?

The forthcoming legislation on abortion will put the workings of the Oireachtas under a fresh spotlight. Here’s how the lawmaking process works.

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Jan 2nd 2013, 7:30 AM

Voices

Read Me: President Higgins' message for Christmas and New Year

The President of Ireland offers his best wishes to the people of Ireland and the Irish family, “wherever they may be”.

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Dec 16th 2012, 12:00 PM

# Samaritans

Samaritans celebrates 10 years of prisoner listener scheme

Over the past year, Samaritans recorded 1,100 formal contacts within the six prisons in its Listener Scheme, an 83 per cent increase on 2011.

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Dec 14th 2012, 2:38 PM

# Famous words

My favourite speech: Senator and academic Ivana Bacik

Continuing our summer series on TheJournal.ie of public figures’ favourite speeches, Ivana Bacik picks a speech by Ireland’s first female president, Mary Robinson.

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Aug 19th 2012, 5:00 PM

# Gallery

New BFFs: Martin Sheen meets Michael D

“It could have been you.” Remember the @Sheen4Aras campaign?

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Feb 24th 2012, 9:41 AM

# Seanad Éireann

Mary Robinson addresses the Seanad on its role in her career

Watch live from the Seanad as former President Mary Robinson speaks about its role in her career as a human rights activist.

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Nov 24th 2011, 11:46 AM

# Inauguration

In pictures: Presenting… President Michael D Higgins

The ninth President of Ireland in his finest ceremonial hour…

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Nov 11th 2011, 9:03 PM

# Inauguration

GALLERY: Inauguration of Ireland's first poet-President... in 1938

Michael D isn’t the only poet to grace the Áras – Ireland’s very first President Douglas Hyde was a poet and defender of Irish cultural heritage. Here’s how his big day went in June 1938.

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Nov 11th 2011, 9:00 AM

# Aras11

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?

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Nov 10th 2011, 1:50 PM

# bertie n brian

In pictures: What are Bertie and Brian doing in the Áras?

The boys/former taoisigh are back in town for a ‘thank you’ reception by President McAleese for her Council of State.

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Nov 4th 2011, 5:44 PM

# Aras11

Higgins welcomed by 5,000 supporters in Galway

The President-elect has been greeted by thousands of supporters in his native Galway today.

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Oct 30th 2011, 7:04 PM

# Race for the Áras

#Áras11: The Thursday question for Presidential candidates

Each day this week, TheJournal.ie will be hosting Tell Us Why’s question campaign for clarity on the seven candidates’ priorities. Today: How they view the secularisation of Irish society.

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Oct 20th 2011, 10:13 AM

# Race for the Áras

#Áras11: The Wednesday question for Presidential candidates

Each day this week, TheJournal.ie will be hosting Tell Us Why’s question campaign for clarity on the seven candidates’ priorities. Today: How they would approach a State visit to China.

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Oct 19th 2011, 7:40 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

The TG4 Presidential Election debate, as it happened

We went live for minute-by-minute coverage as the seven candidates hit Baile na hAbhann for the Díospóireacht Gaelach.

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Oct 18th 2011, 6:58 PM

# Race for the Áras

#Áras11: The Monday question for Presidential candidates

Each day this week, TheJournal.ie will be hosting Tell Us Why’s question campaign for clarity on the seven candidates’ priorities. Today: why they think they deserve to be President.

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Oct 17th 2011, 3:42 PM