President Michael D Higgins, his wife Sabina, Taoiseach Micheál Martin (fifth from left) and Tánaiste Simon Harris (seventh from left) attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City.

Michael D Higgins said accusations that those who criticise the policies of Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu are “anti-Semitic” is a “slander”. He said the “slander” had been ...

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins asked how leaders can remain silent when people are starving to death in Gaza due to the ongoing blockade. Kerry O'Shea . @kerry_oshea. Apr 28, 2025.

Exciting times for sports fan President Michael D Higgins last weekend when he met prolific former Juventus, AC Milan, Barcelona and Manchester United (among many others) striker Zlatan ...

President Michael D Higgins has paid his respects to Pope Francis as he lies in state in St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The Pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, will be laid to rest on ...

President Michael D Higgins has stated that people cannot be branded anti-Semitic for criticising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his country's actions in Gaza. Speaking in Limerick ...

President Michael D Higgins signs a book of condolences to record his sympathy on the death of Pope Francis at the Holy See Apostolic Nunciature in Dublin. Pic: Maxwell’s.

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have landed in Rome to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis. The Irish head of state joined mourners in St Peter’s Basilica this week ...

Michael D. Higgins said the absence of certain international leaders at the mass was "very significant", in an apparent reference to Mr Netanyahu.. Speaking to reporters after attending the ...

Michael D Higgins hits out at anti-Semitic accusation after Netanyahu criticism. Speaking in Limerick, President Higgins said that language was being distorted as he refuted claims he was an "anti ...