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# Sabina Higgins

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2022
# Sabina Higgins
'Time to move on' from Sabina Higgins letter controversy, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach says the Irish Government position is that Russia should withdraw, but says ‘peace is something we all want’.
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Aug 3rd 2022, 4:31 PM
Voices
Donnacha Ó Beacháin: Sabina Higgins' letter - a damaging and avoidable controversy
The politics professor says the letter damaged Ireland’s reputation regarding its position on Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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Aug 3rd 2022, 2:11 PM
# statement
Sabina Higgins issues statement explaining why Ukraine letter was placed on Áras website
The wife of president Michael D Higgins courted controversy after she wrote a letter in the Irish Times calling for ceasefire negotiations.
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Aug 2nd 2022, 5:47 PM
# Ukraine
How the controversy over Sabina Higgins' Ukraine letter gathered pace
President Michael D Higgins has reiterated his own “unequivocal in his condemnation” of Russia’s invasion, but has not address criticism of the letter.
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Aug 2nd 2022, 3:33 PM
# Criticism
Questions remain about Sabina Higgins' letter on conflict in Ukraine, politicians say
A spokesperson for Michael D Higgins said the president has been “unequivocal in his condemnation” of Russia’s invasion.
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Aug 2nd 2022, 3:28 PM
# Ukraine
Michael D Higgins reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war after controversy over Sabina letter
A recent letter written by Sabina Higgins to the Irish Times has been criticised over the past few days.
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Aug 1st 2022, 4:41 PM
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# aras
President Higgins unveils river of light at the Áras for those who cannot join family this Christmas
Separately, the president sent his best wishes to third level students in a special Christmas message.
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Dec 11th 2020, 8:43 AM
# D TWO
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
# Latching On
Sabina Higgins to host special breastfeeding morning at the Áras
Sabina will welcome mothers and their children next week.
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Sep 30th 2016, 1:42 PM
# michael d abroad
Here's how our President is getting on in Africa
He’s going to Ethiopia, Malawi, and South Africa.
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Nov 2nd 2014, 5:20 PM
# best friends
The new normal: State visit solidifies an Anglo-Irish relationship that has changed utterly
The sight of Martin McGuinness raising his glass in a toast to the Queen of England would have astonished many and appalled some not so long ago. But not now, in 2014, when Ireland and Britain are, it seems, the best of friends.
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Apr 12th 2014, 8:15 AM
# State Visit
So, see you soon? President Higgins and the Queen say goodbye
The state visit to England moves to Coventry today, before coming home.
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Apr 11th 2014, 1:56 PM
# day trip
Don't worry, Michael D's not lost... The State visit party was SUPPOSED to end up on a farm
‘Her Majesty said it was around here somewhere…’
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Apr 10th 2014, 2:05 PM
# State Visit
'They've been preparing freshly baked biscuits': When Michael D met Boris Johnson (video)
London Mayor Boris Johnson had a unique way of greeting the President at City Hall in London this afternoon.
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Apr 9th 2014, 3:24 PM
# History in the making
Here's what the President is up to on day one of his State visit to the UK
A meeting with the Queen, an address to both houses of Parliament, and a State banquet among other things…
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Apr 8th 2014, 6:30 AM
# State Visit
Touchdown: The President has arrived in the UK as historic State visit begins
Michael D Higgins has a busy few days ahead of him…
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Apr 7th 2014, 10:29 PM
# Margaretta D’Arcy
Margaretta D'Arcy "in good spirits" in Limerick Prison
The protester has been visited by the wife of President Michael D Higgins.
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Jan 20th 2014, 10:36 PM
# European Parliament
President Higgins to address European Parliament in Strasbourg
His 11am address, entitled “Towards a European Union of the Citizens”, will be followed by a joint press conference with the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz.
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Apr 17th 2013, 6:45 AM
Voices
Column: Why are Ireland’s first lady and family so invisible?
In comparison to the US, first spouses and first families are well outside the political fray here in Ireland – but why so, asks Larry Donnelly.
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Feb 3rd 2013, 7:30 PM
# El Presidente
PHOTOS: Day four of Michael D's visit to Chile
El Presidente visited the grave of former Chilean leader Salvador Allende as part of his two-week trip today.
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Oct 7th 2012, 1:31 PM
# El Presidente
¡Hola! President Higgins begins official visit to South America today
The President will meet with the presidents of Chile, Brazil and Argentina during the two-week visit.
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Oct 2nd 2012, 6:45 AM
# Latin trip
President Higgins to travel to Latin America in October
The President is expected to make an official visit to Chile, Brazil and Argentina next month.
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Sep 4th 2012, 9:30 PM
# Peace Process
Pics: Martin McGuinness meets and shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II
The meeting is a historic and symbolic moment in the North’s peace process.
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Jun 27th 2012, 1:13 PM
# Irish Abroad
London calling: Michael D Higgins makes second trip to London
The President and his wife Sabina are due to attend the opening of a new play by Tom Murphy about Irish emigration.
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Jun 23rd 2012, 1:19 PM
# London Calling
London calling: Michael D plans first official trip as Irish President
During the visit, the Higgins’ will take a tour of the Olympic Park and see a production of Juno and the Paycock.
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Feb 9th 2012, 3:10 PM
# homesick
Michael D admits he's (a bit) homesick in the Áras
In an interview with Vincent Browne, the President said that he found it tough to leave his native Galway.
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Dec 20th 2011, 5:32 PM
# Local Hero
Galway United play their relegation wild card... Michael D. Higgins
The President-elect and his wife will be among the crowd for the Airtricity League promotion/relegation play-off second leg on Friday.
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Nov 2nd 2011, 5:14 PM
# Race for the Áras
Behind every successful president... meet the spouses vying for the Áras
All the candidates aside from David Norris will bring a spouse into the Áras with them if elected.
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Oct 22nd 2011, 10:17 AM