# Michael D
All time
# RSVP
Jeffrey Donaldson hopes Michael D Higgins will rethink decision to miss centenary service
Donaldson said it was a “retrograde step” in terms of reconciliation.
# miggeldy
Quiz: Michael D Higgins is 80 this weekend - how much do you know about him?
The politician, poet and sociologist turns 80 on Sunday. How much do you know about him?
# Michael D
Watch: President Michael D Higgins delivers his Christmas address to the nation
The President also wished everyone in Ireland a Happy Christmas and a New Year of hope and promise.
# held captive
'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”.
# Michael D
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.
# pence visit
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.
# 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.
# 11 November
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.
# Michael D
Michael D. Higgins paid tribute to the Irish abroad, and it is so heartwarming
“Our Irish abroad have accomplished so much.”
# seven more years
Poll: Should we have a presidential election this year?
Or should Michael D Higgins go unopposed into a second term?
# all the president's dogs
19 times we were proud to call Michael D our President in 2017
It’s been some year.
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.
# fred the labrador
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”.
# sabina and michael
The most adorable figurines were spotted in the background of this photo of Michael D and Joe Biden
Couple goals.
# going to the chapel
A woman chanced her arm by inviting Michael D to her wedding - and actually got a response
The dream.
# dylan man
That iconic photo of Michael D at Slane has been turned into a class illustration
With a variety of coloured shirts too.
# Pure Joy
Michael D celebrated the winning goal at a Galway United match like a hero last night
This is class.
# higher or lower
Is Michael D. Higgins Younger or Older Than These Celebrities?
Think you’re a good judge of age? Think again.
# Happy Birthday
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.
# people of Galway
A Galway student * nailed* an impression of Michael D for his SU President campaign
How presidential.
# Michael D
Our President on a BMX? Here's the story behind that famous photo
One of the all-time great Irish photos.
# Michael D
This is the story behind *that* iconic photo of Michael D on a BMX
One of the all-time great Irish photos.
# be the arrow
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!”
# RIP Axel
The photos of Michael D visiting the Munster dressing room are a joy to behold
On an otherwise very difficult day.
# happy out
The photos of Michael D welcoming home Ireland's Olympians are glorious
A grand day at the Áras.
# supporter in chief
Michael D praise for Irish defeat of Azzurri and 'ambassadors' in the stands
Michael D was in Lille to see Ireland beat Italy.
# jump around
Michael D Higgins' joyful celebration of Brady's goal sums up just how Ireland is feeling
*sobs*
# jump around
Michael D Higgins' joyful celebration of Brady's goal sums up just how Ireland is feeling
*sobs*
# cheeeese
Michael D pulled off the greatest photobomb ever in the Phoenix Park
Just out for a stroll…
# stand proudly to attention
9 reasons why Miriam O'Callaghan would be the perfect President
Could it happen?
# Anniversary
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.
Voices
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.
# Michael D Rockin in Beijing
President Michael D Higgins is off to China today
The President will be accompanied by the Finance and Foreign Affairs Ministers.
# Housing
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…
# RIP
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.
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