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'A great friend of Ireland': Jacques Chirac, former French president, dies aged 86
He died this morning surrounded by his family.
Whistleblower: White House officials 'locked down' transcript of call with Ukrainian leader
According to the intelligence community official, the transcript was loaded into a system that is used to store “especially sensitive” classified information.
Higgins at UN: 'No challenge facing international community is more urgent than climate action'
Higgins was addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York this evening.
Higgins says he wasn't elected to 'just read speeches he has been handed'
The president said recent comments he made about Defence Forces pay are “very much within the Constitution”.
Armagh propose Ulster winning captain for role of next GAA President
Jarlath Burns has entered the race for the position which will be chosen at GAA Congress 2020.
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.
FAI invite nominations for President and Vice President
The move is in accordance rule changes recommended in the report issued by the Governance Review Group (GRG).
More analysis needed of Dublin funding and Division 3 promoted teams could receive 2020 boost
John Horan was speaking at yesterday’s All-Ireland series launch.
Minimal pomp, no harps on the tarmac: Government can breathe easy after Shannon balancing act
The greeting went fine – but the Shannon events had the air of a box-ticking exercise.
Donald Trump has met the Queen (and called Sadiq Khan a 'stone cold loser')
The US president had also made some controversial comments about Brexit ahead of his trip.
Activist Sinéad Burke has been appointed to the Council of State
Sindy Joyce, the first Traveller in Ireland to graduate with a PhD, has also been appointed to the Council.
Slovakia elects its first female president
Environmental lawyer Caputova got 58.40% of the ballot.
Michael D Higgins: 'As world buildings turn green, let's play our part in a greener world'
He urged Irish citizens to “play their own personal and essential role in saving our planet and our environment”.
Some US Republicans side with Democrats to block Trump declaring a border emergency
Trump tweeted “VETO” this evening in response to the vote.
'I love being involved' - former Cork and Munster chairman in bid for GAA President role
Jerry O’Sullivan will be aiming to succeed John Horan.
EU to 'take further actions' if new elections not called in Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro has been given eight days to call an election.
Kamala Harris joins crowded field of Democrats taking on Trump
The senator is seeking to become the first African-American woman to hold the office of US president.
Obama protégé Julian Castro joins 2020 US presidential race
“Donald Trump has failed to uphold the values of our great nation,” Castro told supporters.
Ex-Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams to become new president of Rugby Football League
Adams has become closely linked to the game’s welfare programmes through the Sporting Chance charity he founded in 2000.
'It's our job to question everyone': PAC says probe into president's spending was 'legitimate'
The committee got into hot water before the presidential election when it decided to review the spending of the Office of the President of Ireland.
'It's the real me': Nigerian president denies he was replaced by a lookalike
The rumours stem from the president’s ill health.
Michael D Higgins to attend Armistice event (but not as President) before evening inauguration
His first term as President officially ended at midnight.
Six detained over suspected 'violent plot' against President Macron
They are all linked to extreme right movements.
PAC likely to examine Áras finances every year to avoid 'hullabaloo in next campaign'
There was controversy during the campaign about the €317,000 annual allowance paid to the Office of the President.
'The vote was built on hate': Brazilians in Ireland react to election of far-right president Bolsonaro
The far-right politician has previously said he is “very proud” to be homophobic.
Enda vs Bertie? Why the main political parties may roll out some big guns for the next Áras race
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are unlikely to sit on the fence next time out.
This has been the lowest turnout in Irish presidential election history
Just 43.87% of the electorate voted in the presidential election.
Opinion: 'It's such a worrying time for Travellers. Is every fifth person I meet a Traveller hater?'
Activist Eileen Ní Fhloinn says it worries her as a Traveller woman “to see the brazen and openness of anti-Traveller sentiment that’s out there on social media and political forums”.
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The Candidate: Listen back to all six interviews with the Áras hopefuls here
Haven’t decided who you’re going to vote for? Look no further.
The Candidate: TheJournal.ie podcast talks to Michael D Higgins
The Candidate brings TheJournal.ie readers closer to the presidential hopefuls, thanks to six in-depth interviews.
'A stain on our society': What the presidential candidates think about Direct Provision
Some are in favour of a blanket amnesty for people living in the system for more than five years.
PSNI 'reject' claim from Michael D Higgins about security escort to Belfast
“It is clear now that Michael D Higgins claim has caused considerable anger within the PSNI… This is very serious.”
The Candidate: TheJournal.ie's presidential podcast talks to Liadh Ní Ríada
The Candidate brings TheJournal.ie readers closer to the presidential hopefuls, thanks to six in-depth interviews.
Here's what the presidential candidates think about Trump, Brexit and the Eighth Amendment
We’ve asked the six nominees why they are running and where they stand on a number of important issues.
Three out of five voters think the President should give up all pensions while in office
A new poll has gauged people’s opinions on presidential earnings.
Most Irish people want election campaign posters banned
In a survey of 1,000 adults, 77% responded that they wanted a ban on presidential posters.
Michael D Higgins gives his first TV interview of the campaign on the Ireland AM couch
Higgins was quizzed on the finances of the office of the President.
Gavin Duffy: 'I think seven years is long enough for anybody in any job'
The presidential hopeful officially launched his campaign today, defending a background in business.
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