“Leave it! I don’t need it.” So the script lay abandoned at his feet, witness to the oratorical skills of Michael D Higgins as he launched into his speech. Michael D is enough of a performer ...

Some members of the Irish Jewish Community objected to Mr Higgins delivering the keynote address at the event due to his stance on the ongoing situation in the Middle East ...

The out-going Israeli ambassador called for Michael D Higgins not to attend the event. The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has rejected a call to withdraw from giving a speech at a ...

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has released a touching statement following the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza. The 83-year-old who is expected to retire by the end of this year has ...

A small number of protesters reportedly turned their backs on Mr Higgins as he addressed the current conflict in the Middle East ...

A Holocaust academic has backed the decision to invite President D Higgins to speak at tomorrow’s National Memorial Day event – but urged the head of ...

The outgoing ambassador to Ireland urged Michael D Higgins to steer clear of the event in Dublin as she accused him of being ‘anti-Israeli’. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was accused ...