Monday 2 August, 2021
The politician, poet and sociologist turns 80 on Sunday. How much do you know about him?
The President also wished everyone in Ireland a Happy Christmas and a New Year of hope and promise.
The president said Herrema and his wife Elizabeth “will be missed and fondly remembered by their many friends in Ireland”.
Michael D Higgins also urged people to take action on the climate crisis in his annual address.
The US Vice President stopped by the Áras earlier this morning.
Dublin Castle provided a dramatic backdrop to the nighttime inauguration ceremony.
The ceremony is due to take place on Sunday 11 November.
“Our Irish abroad have accomplished so much.”
Or should Michael D Higgins go unopposed into a second term?
From TheJournal.ie
Michael D isn’t set to make an announcement until September – but other candidates may emerge before then.
He’s “notoriously difficult to photograph as he is always moving”.
With a variety of coloured shirts too.
Think you’re a good judge of age? Think again.
Find someone who looks at you the way the Queen looks at Michael D.
One of the all-time great Irish photos.
One of the all-time great Irish photos.
“You’re doing well as an arrow!”
On an otherwise very difficult day.
A grand day at the Áras.
Michael D was in Lille to see Ireland beat Italy.
Just out for a stroll…
Some of Morgan’s comedy still remains remarkably topical – 17 years after his death.
By not using Article 26, President Higgins leaves the door open for future constitutional challenges.
The President will be accompanied by the Finance and Foreign Affairs Ministers.
President Higgins has made public statements on the issue at several events in recent weeks…
The late actor’s daughter said the ashes were “in safe deposit” with the President while the family arranges their burial in Co Galway.
David Cameron, Nick Clegg, and Boris Johnson are all on the slate, as is an address to 700 people.
