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fromIrish Independent
1 week agoBernese Mountain dogs and their owners gather outside Aras to bid farewell to Michael D Higgins as president
Michael D. Higgins ends a 14-year presidency known for Bernese Mountain dogs, outspoken policy positions, cultural influence, and a lifelong commitment to social issues.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week agoBernese Mountain dogs and their owners gather outside Aras to bid farewell to Michael D Higgins on his final day as president
Michael D. Higgins completed a 14-year presidency marked by Bernese Mountain dogs, poetic public voice, outspoken policy positions, and a distinctive cultural presence.
fromIrish Independent
1 week agoThe Indo Daily: Castro, Connolly, and controversies: President Michael D Higgins' legacy examined
This week, he will formally hand over the reins as leader of the State when president-elect Catherine Connolly is inaugurated as the newest first citizen of Ireland. What legacy does President Higgins leave behind? Where does he go next? And what are the biggest wins and losses of his time in Áras an Uachtaráin?
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fromIndependent
1 month agoCatherine Connolly campaign will not remove campaign video that used Michael D Higgins clip without permission
Catherine Connolly's campaign video uses clips of President Michael D. Higgins, Mary Robinson, and Mary McAleese without permission and will not be removed.
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fromIndependent
2 months agoMartina Devlin: Unlike Michael D Higgins, not everyone has right stuff for the Aras - what serves party may not serve State
President Michael D Higgins signed and composed a typed 100th-birthday letter that conveyed reverence and underscored his serious commitment to office and the Irish people.
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fromIndependent
2 months agoFionnan Sheahan: As Sean Gallagher found out, scrutiny comes with the territory if you want to run for head of State
Controversies about a candidate's past political ties, disputed donations, and a televised 'tug of the braces' incident undermined Seán Gallagher and aided Michael D. Higgins.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago'I'll do my best to have the place looking alright' - President Michael D Higgins won't comment on his successor
Higgins will move to Rahoon, continue projects on eliminating violence against women and travellers, recover from a stroke, and spend time with his grandchildren.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago'It's a firm no from me' - GAA President Jarlath Burns again rules out Aras bid
Burns stated that 'I can confidently say that today [and] confirm it for you. I have another year of the GAA presidency to do and I would certainly not be in the mood to give that up to go for anything else.'
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