#State Visit

# state-visit - Wednesday 27 October, 2021

# State Visit

German president welcomed to Ireland for three-day visit

Oct 27th 2021, 1:41 PM 25,095 Views 17 Comments

He was greeted by the Irish President and his wife at Aras an Uachtarain.

# state-visit - Wednesday 3 July, 2019

# State Visit

President Higgins begins first official Irish visit to Germany since 2008

Updated Jul 3rd 2019, 11:15 AM 11,870 Views 39 Comments

The visit will begin today with a formal welcome by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

# state-visit - Tuesday 4 June, 2019

# State Visit

'A negative force': Trump says he turned down a meeting with Jeremy Corbyn

Updated Jun 4th 2019, 2:47 PM 38,017 Views 123 Comments

Trump made his comments during a joint press conference this afternoon with Prime Minister Theresa May.

# state-visit - Sunday 2 June, 2019

# State Visit

Donald Trump says the UK should send in Nigel Farage to handle Brexit negotiations

Jun 2nd 2019, 8:01 AM 20,973 Views 82 Comments

Trump also said the UK should send in Nigel Farage to negotiate.

# state-visit - Friday 26 April, 2019

# State Visit

Jeremy Corbyn turns down invitation to state banquet for Donald Trump

Apr 26th 2019, 6:05 PM 14,251 Views 79 Comments

Corbyn said May “should not be rolling out the red carpet for a state visit”.

# state-visit - Wednesday 25 April, 2018

# State Visit

France's Emmanuel Macron attacks US nationalism in Congress speech

Apr 25th 2018, 8:58 PM 17,082 Views 49 Comments

Macron told a joint meeting of Congress, “the American and French people have had a rendezvous with freedom”.

# state-visit - Monday 11 December, 2017

# Poll

70% of Irish people would not support a state visit by Donald Trump

Dec 11th 2017, 11:40 PM 19,979 Views 161 Comments

Trump has been a divisive figure in politics across the world since he took over as US president in January of this year.

# state-visit - Tuesday 11 July, 2017

# Conflict

Netanyahu posts criticism of 'Ireland's traditional stance' on Facebook after Coveney meeting

Jul 11th 2017, 2:28 PM 36,452 Views 121 Comments

Coveney said it was a good “straight talking meeting”.

# State Visit

It looks like Donald Trump will get his banquet with Queen Elizabeth II after all

Jul 11th 2017, 12:37 PM 12,466 Views 26 Comments

There had been doubts over a State visit to the UK but it now looks like it will happen next year.

# state-visit - Wednesday 28 June, 2017

# This Just In

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Ireland next week

Jun 28th 2017, 2:48 PM 26,147 Views 82 Comments

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit the Taoiseach on Tuesday.

# state-visit - Tuesday 29 November, 2016

# Policing

Row breaks out over delay in garda pay for Joe Biden visit

Nov 29th 2016, 9:30 PM 17,244 Views 24 Comments

Garda sources say payments were dealt with “on an ad-hoc basis in different regions”.

# state-visit - Tuesday 4 October, 2016

# Special Criminal Court

Man allegedly made bomb threats before visit of the Queen in 2011, trial hears

Oct 4th 2016, 7:00 PM 9,164 Views 0 Comments

Donal Billings is charged with making bomb threats regarding a number of buses and the headquarters of Sinn Féin in May 2011.

# state-visit - Tuesday 22 March, 2016

# Awkward

'What did you say about political prisoners?' Castro fields questions at Obama press conference

Mar 22nd 2016, 8:10 AM 12,828 Views 21 Comments

A joint-appearance by the leaders of both states didn’t always go smoothly.

# state-visit - Thursday 24 September, 2015

# Death Penalty

The Pope brought up some controversial topics with US politicians today

Sep 24th 2015, 6:42 PM 13,813 Views 68 Comments

He gave his views on the death penalty and immigration, amongst other issues.

# state-visit - Wednesday 8 July, 2015

# Loud Noises

If you heard cannon fire around the Phoenix Park today, don't panic

Jul 8th 2015, 6:05 PM 18,987 Views 63 Comments

The Germans are on their way.

# state-visit - Sunday 28 June, 2015

# Royal Bill

Here's how much Princes Charles' visit to Ireland cost the taxpayer

Jun 28th 2015, 8:00 AM 29,092 Views 54 Comments

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall paid us a visit in May.

# state-visit - Wednesday 20 May, 2015

# Moving On

Gerry: Prince Charles and I don't have much in common, but we're both tree huggers

May 20th 2015, 12:01 PM 12,128 Views 74 Comments

That’s a start.

# state-visit - Monday 1 December, 2014

# Ni Hao Michael

Here's why Michael D is heading to China next week

Dec 1st 2014, 10:27 AM 6,537 Views 61 Comments

He was invited by President Xi Jinping.

# state-visit - Tuesday 3 June, 2014

# Busy Busy

The President of Mozambique is in town, here's what he's up to

Jun 3rd 2014, 4:58 PM 8,784 Views 13 Comments

Mr Armando Emílio Guebuza was invited on the state visit by President Michael D. Higgins.

# state-visit - Thursday 1 May, 2014

Gorgeous documentary captures the magic of the London Ceilúradh

# The Auld Traingle

From The Daily Edge

# The Auld Traingle

Gorgeous documentary captures the magic of the London Ceilúradh

May 1st 2014, 7:32 AM 1,402 Views 0 Comments

Lovely. Just lovely.

# state-visit - Sunday 20 April, 2014

# Your Say

Poll: Should the Royal Family attend Easter Rising centenary commemorations?

Apr 20th 2014, 9:45 AM 20,688 Views 165 Comments

Queen Elizabeth II hinted at the possibility in a speech during the recent State visit to the UK by President Michael D Higgins.

# state-visit - Saturday 12 April, 2014

# Prime Numbers

Adrian Mole, Hitler, and the tv licence : The week in numbers

Apr 12th 2014, 7:30 PM 16,534 Views 7 Comments

Plus: How much money did the Criminal Assets Bureau give to the Exchequer last year from criminal activity?

# House Of Cards

'Nothing short of contemptible': 5 winners and 5 losers from the political week

Apr 12th 2014, 6:30 PM 14,462 Views 17 Comments

You win some, you lose some…

A look behind the scenes at the Ceiliúradh concert in London

# The Parting Glass

From The Daily Edge

# The Parting Glass

A look behind the scenes at the Ceiliúradh concert in London

Apr 12th 2014, 4:08 PM 17,783 Views 24 Comments

The preparations for the Royal Albert Hall.

President Higgins was called a "funny little fella" on Have I Got News For You

# HIGNFY

From The Daily Edge

# HIGNFY

President Higgins was called a "funny little fella" on Have I Got News For You

Apr 12th 2014, 11:26 AM 5,048 Views 3 Comments

YOU LEAVE HIM ALONE!

# State Visit

Friends, Shakespeare and an Irish Wolfhound: The historic State Visit in 22 photos

Apr 12th 2014, 10:15 AM 13,152 Views 23 Comments

Pleasantry and pageantry.

# Your Say

Poll: Have Anglo-Irish relations been strengthened by the President's UK State visit?

Apr 12th 2014, 9:25 AM 13,534 Views 74 Comments

The visit has drawn to a close, so we want to know if you think it made a difference.

# Best Friends

The new normal: State visit solidifies an Anglo-Irish relationship that has changed utterly

Apr 12th 2014, 8:15 AM 7,680 Views 52 Comments

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.

# state-visit - Friday 11 April, 2014

# State Visit

"Both sides emphasised a very honest version of the past." President Higgins returns home after UK visit

Apr 11th 2014, 7:15 PM 16,341 Views 43 Comments

The President’ plane touched down in Baldonnel shortly after 6pm this evening.

# State Visit

So, see you soon? President Higgins and the Queen say goodbye

Apr 11th 2014, 1:56 PM 15,993 Views 40 Comments

The state visit to England moves to Coventry today, before coming home.

Niall Horan met President Higgins and Twitter was very confused

# State Visit

From The Daily Edge

# State Visit

Niall Horan met President Higgins and Twitter was very confused

Apr 11th 2014, 9:05 AM 7,748 Views 0 Comments

WE DON’T KNOW HOW TO FEEL.

# state-visit - Thursday 10 April, 2014

# Premier Seating

Caption competition: What's John Major saying to Enda, as they lurk on the Albert Hall balcony?

Apr 10th 2014, 9:51 PM 12,252 Views 106 Comments

‘Nice view’ … ‘Thanks, I had my hair done specially’.

# Elizabeth II

Take Two: The Queen and Martin McGuinness shake hands at Windsor

Apr 10th 2014, 8:31 PM 17,342 Views 88 Comments

It’s the second time they’ve shaken hands — and therefore implicitly less historic this time around. Still though…

# The Happy Prince

What gifts did Michael D present the Royal Family with, on our behalf?

Apr 10th 2014, 7:23 PM 44,592 Views 68 Comments

What do you get for the family that has everything? Well, here’s what…

# Day Trip

Don't worry, Michael D's not lost... The State visit party was SUPPOSED to end up on a farm

Apr 10th 2014, 2:05 PM 13,820 Views 16 Comments

‘Her Majesty said it was around here somewhere…’

The Guardian mixed up Daniel O'Donnell and Daniel O'Connell

# O'connell/o'donnell

From The Daily Edge

# O'connell/o'donnell

The Guardian mixed up Daniel O'Donnell and Daniel O'Connell

Apr 10th 2014, 10:12 AM 2,917 Views 0 Comments

The political leader, or the lovably twee singer? WHICH ONE IS IT?

# State Visit

It's day four of President Higgins' trip to the UK and today he's heading to a farm

Apr 10th 2014, 7:00 AM 7,952 Views 6 Comments

From State banquet to country living. The President of Ireland has had a busy few days.

# state-visit - Wednesday 9 April, 2014

# State Visit

Here's everything that happened on day two of Michael D's State visit to the UK

Apr 9th 2014, 11:00 PM 17,441 Views 10 Comments

A trip to Downing Street, a meeting with Boris Johnson, another extravagant banquet and several other things the President got up to on day two of his State visit to the UK.

# Brazil 2014

Michael D Higgins hopes England 'go all the way' at the World Cup

Apr 9th 2014, 10:53 PM 17,050 Views 63 Comments

The President made his remarks to some 700 people who attended a gala dinner in London at the end of day two of his historic State visit to the UK.

# Tensions

Gerry Adams criticises Norman Tebbit for saying he hoped the Real IRA would shoot McGuinness

Apr 9th 2014, 9:41 PM 23,531 Views 141 Comments

Adams said Tebbit was publicly advocating the assassination of Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.

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