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# president - Saturday 14 March, 2020
Russia's Vladimir Putin signs law that could keep him in power for another 16 years
He signed the measure today, three days after it sailed through the Russian parliament
# president - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak dies aged 91
He ruled Egypt for over 30 years.
# president - Friday 6 December, 2019
FAI president Conway to step down at EGM in January
Today is really an unthinkable situation, Minister for Sport Shane Ross told RTÉ News today.
# president - Thursday 26 September, 2019
'A great friend of Ireland': Jacques Chirac, former French president, dies aged 86
He died this morning surrounded by his family.
Whistleblower: White House officials 'locked down' transcript of call with Ukrainian leader
According to the intelligence community official, the transcript was loaded into a system that is used to store “especially sensitive” classified information.
Higgins at UN: 'No challenge facing international community is more urgent than climate action'
Higgins was addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York this evening.
# president - Wednesday 25 September, 2019
Higgins says he wasn't elected to 'just read speeches he has been handed'
The president said recent comments he made about Defence Forces pay are “very much within the Constitution”.
# president - Wednesday 18 September, 2019
Armagh propose Ulster winning captain for role of next GAA President
Jarlath Burns has entered the race for the position which will be chosen at GAA Congress 2020.
# president - 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.
# president - Monday 8 July, 2019
FAI invite nominations for President and Vice President
The move is in accordance rule changes recommended in the report issued by the Governance Review Group (GRG).
# president - Wednesday 3 July, 2019
More analysis needed of Dublin funding and Division 3 promoted teams could receive 2020 boost
John Horan was speaking at yesterday’s All-Ireland series launch.
# president - Thursday 6 June, 2019
Minimal pomp, no harps on the tarmac: Government can breathe easy after Shannon balancing act
The greeting went fine – but the Shannon events had the air of a box-ticking exercise.
# president - Monday 3 June, 2019
Donald Trump has met the Queen (and called Sadiq Khan a 'stone cold loser')
The US president had also made some controversial comments about Brexit ahead of his trip.
# president - Thursday 4 April, 2019
Activist Sinéad Burke has been appointed to the Council of State
Sindy Joyce, the first Traveller in Ireland to graduate with a PhD, has also been appointed to the Council.
# president - Sunday 31 March, 2019
Slovakia elects its first female president
Environmental lawyer Caputova got 58.40% of the ballot.
# president - Friday 15 March, 2019
Michael D Higgins: 'As world buildings turn green, let's play our part in a greener world'
He urged Irish citizens to “play their own personal and essential role in saving our planet and our environment”.
# president - Thursday 14 March, 2019
Some US Republicans side with Democrats to block Trump declaring a border emergency
Trump tweeted “VETO” this evening in response to the vote.
# president - Wednesday 27 February, 2019
'I love being involved' - former Cork and Munster chairman in bid for GAA President role
Jerry O’Sullivan will be aiming to succeed John Horan.
# president - Saturday 26 January, 2019
EU to 'take further actions' if new elections not called in Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro has been given eight days to call an election.
# president - Tuesday 22 January, 2019
Kamala Harris joins crowded field of Democrats taking on Trump
The senator is seeking to become the first African-American woman to hold the office of US president.
# president - Sunday 13 January, 2019
Obama protégé Julian Castro joins 2020 US presidential race
“Donald Trump has failed to uphold the values of our great nation,” Castro told supporters.
# president - Wednesday 12 December, 2018
Ex-Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams to become new president of Rugby Football League
Adams has become closely linked to the game’s welfare programmes through the Sporting Chance charity he founded in 2000.
# president - Wednesday 5 December, 2018
'It's our job to question everyone': PAC says probe into president's spending was 'legitimate'
The committee got into hot water before the presidential election when it decided to review the spending of the Office of the President of Ireland.
# president - Monday 3 December, 2018
'It's the real me': Nigerian president denies he was replaced by a lookalike
The rumours stem from the president’s ill health.
# president - 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.
# president - Tuesday 6 November, 2018
Six detained over suspected 'violent plot' against President Macron
They are all linked to extreme right movements.
# president - Saturday 3 November, 2018
PAC likely to examine Áras finances every year to avoid 'hullabaloo in next campaign'
There was controversy during the campaign about the €317,000 annual allowance paid to the Office of the President.
'The vote was built on hate': Brazilians in Ireland react to election of far-right president Bolsonaro
The far-right politician has previously said he is “very proud” to be homophobic.
# president - Monday 29 October, 2018
Enda vs Bertie? Why the main political parties may roll out some big guns for the next Áras race
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are unlikely to sit on the fence next time out.
# president - Saturday 27 October, 2018
This has been the lowest turnout in Irish presidential election history
Just 43.87% of the electorate voted in the presidential election.
Opinion: 'It's such a worrying time for Travellers. Is every fifth person I meet a Traveller hater?'
Activist Eileen Ní Fhloinn says it worries her as a Traveller woman “to see the brazen and openness of anti-Traveller sentiment that’s out there on social media and political forums”.
# president - Friday 26 October, 2018
Poll: Do you plan to vote today?
Polling stations will remain open until 10pm.
# president - Tuesday 23 October, 2018
The Candidate: Listen back to all six interviews with the Áras hopefuls here
Haven’t decided who you’re going to vote for? Look no further.
# president - Monday 22 October, 2018
The Candidate: TheJournal.ie podcast talks to Michael D Higgins
The Candidate brings TheJournal.ie readers closer to the presidential hopefuls, thanks to six in-depth interviews.
# president - Sunday 21 October, 2018
'A stain on our society': What the presidential candidates think about Direct Provision
Some are in favour of a blanket amnesty for people living in the system for more than five years.
# president - Saturday 20 October, 2018
PSNI 'reject' claim from Michael D Higgins about security escort to Belfast
“It is clear now that Michael D Higgins claim has caused considerable anger within the PSNI… This is very serious.”
# president - Wednesday 17 October, 2018
The Candidate: TheJournal.ie's presidential podcast talks to Liadh Ní Ríada
The Candidate brings TheJournal.ie readers closer to the presidential hopefuls, thanks to six in-depth interviews.
Here's what the presidential candidates think about Trump, Brexit and the Eighth Amendment
We’ve asked the six nominees why they are running and where they stand on a number of important issues.
# president - Sunday 14 October, 2018
Three out of five voters think the President should give up all pensions while in office
A new poll has gauged people’s opinions on presidential earnings.
# president - 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.
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
Poll Results:
No (177)
Yes (93)
I'm not sure (10)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Embracing the new normal after the Covid-19 shutdown - notes from a Kerryman in China
By Greg McDonough
Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
By Anonymous Teacher
Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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