#Michael D
'A special place in our hearts': Tiede Herrema - the businessman kidnapped by the IRA in 1975 - has died
The president said Herrema and his wife Elizabeth “will be missed and fondly remembered by their many friends in Ireland”.
President Higgins' Christmas message: 'Do we dismiss them... telling them there is no room at our inn?'
Michael D Higgins also urged people to take action on the climate crisis in his annual address.
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.
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.
Higgins asks for inauguration to be moved to evening in light of Armistice events
The ceremony is due to take place on Sunday 11 November.
Which One Of Michael D's Dogs Are You?
Bród or Síoda?
Michael D. Higgins paid tribute to the Irish abroad, and it is so heartwarming
“Our Irish abroad have accomplished so much.”
Poll: Should we have a presidential election this year?
Or should Michael D Higgins go unopposed into a second term?
19 times we were proud to call Michael D our President in 2017
It’s been some year.
From TheJournal.ie
Explainer: How likely is a Presidential election in 2018?
Michael D isn’t set to make an announcement until September – but other candidates may emerge before then.
This man’s quest to find out about Michael D’s mysterious dog led to a lovely letter from the Áras
He’s “notoriously difficult to photograph as he is always moving”.
That iconic photo of Michael D at Slane has been turned into a class illustration
With a variety of coloured shirts too.
Is Michael D. Higgins Younger or Older Than These Celebrities?
Think you’re a good judge of age? Think again.
It's Michael D's birthday, so here are some charming as hell photos of him meeting celebs and world leaders
Find someone who looks at you the way the Queen looks at Michael D.
Our President on a BMX? Here's the story behind that famous photo
One of the all-time great Irish photos.
This is the story behind *that* iconic photo of Michael D on a BMX
One of the all-time great Irish photos.
Michael D's letter to the little girl on the Toy Show is a reminder that we have the best President
“You’re doing well as an arrow!”
The photos of Michael D visiting the Munster dressing room are a joy to behold
On an otherwise very difficult day.
The photos of Michael D welcoming home Ireland's Olympians are glorious
A grand day at the Áras.
14 photos that prove what a gem of a President Michael D is
Representing us well.
Michael D praise for Irish defeat of Azzurri and 'ambassadors' in the stands
Michael D was in Lille to see Ireland beat Italy.
The President pulled off a great photobomb in the Phoenix Park
Just out for a stroll…
Michael D pulled off the greatest photobomb ever in the Phoenix Park
Just out for a stroll…
9 reasons why Miriam O'Callaghan would be the perfect President
Could it happen?
Take a break - and watch Dermot Morgan's spot-on impressions of Dunphy, Michael Noonan and Michael D
Some of Morgan’s comedy still remains remarkably topical – 17 years after his death.
Opinion: Those criticising the President for signing Bills into law are overestimating his power
By not using Article 26, President Higgins leaves the door open for future constitutional challenges.
President Michael D Higgins is off to China today
The President will be accompanied by the Finance and Foreign Affairs Ministers.
Why is President Higgins speaking out so often on the issue of homelessness?
President Higgins has made public statements on the issue at several events in recent weeks…
Peter O'Toole's ashes are being 'minded' at the Áras for the moment
The late actor’s daughter said the ashes were “in safe deposit” with the President while the family arranges their burial in Co Galway.
Here's what the President is up to on day two of his State visit to the UK
David Cameron, Nick Clegg, and Boris Johnson are all on the slate, as is an address to 700 people.
Even Michael D Higgins has to queue for the ATM
Twitter reported sightings of the President in a Dublin ATM queue yesterday.
This 'Super Michael Pres' street art is a little bit amazing
It was made to celebrate Michael D’s visit to see the Queen – but has already been taken down.
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