Miriam Lord: People discarded jackets in the heat, but Princess Anne was clad in scarf and gloves
British media outlets described the visit as possibly Michael D’s last engagement with a ‘senior royal’
Michael D Higgins
President praises Princess Anne’s ‘significant contribution’ to Irish-UK relations
She makes courtesy call to Áras an Uachtaráin before visit to Horse Show at RDS
Sinn Féin presidential candidate would not divide left-wing vote, says McDonald
Party leader hosts boxing exhibition by Palestinian El Barrio and Dublin’s Dockland clubs
Hundreds of ex-Israeli security officials urge Trump to help end Gaza war in open letter
Former officials say end to war is only way to save hostages still held by Hamas
President Higgins condemns Hamas footage of skeletal hostages as ‘shocking act of cruelty’
Several Palestinians killed or injured near multiple GHF aid sites across Gaza, hospitals report
Brendan Gleeson: ‘I can’t go into a pub any more. I really miss it’
With The Weir, the star returns to the stage after a 10-year absence. It’s a play he loves for its portrayal of the Irish as a people
Presidential election winner in line for increased election expenses refund of up to €250,000
Unsuccessful candidates whose vote reaches a quarter of the quota are also in line for same increased level of refunds
‘I loved every day I worked with Seán and will miss him’: tributes paid to beloved RTÉ presenter Seán Rocks
Donal Ryan, Elaine Feeney, Sinéad Gleeson and more pay tribute to the Arena broadcaster and presenter
President Michael D Higgins’s engagements decrease over second term, Áras diary shows
Michael D Higgins, who turned 84 in April, has visited the Vatican twice this year
Will Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin abstain from the presidential race?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Two names in the race for the Áras: early-mover advantage or risky tactic?
In the News podcast: Catherine Connolly and Mairead McGuinness have declared
It will be an ‘insult’ if Fianna Fáil don’t enter presidential race, says Mary Hanafin
Former minister has made clear her wish to be nominated by the party
The presidency is not a Rose of Tralee contest for over-35s
The argument that the role of president is devoid of real power is an odd perspective to cling to after 35 consecutive years of radical presidencies
Seán Gallagher says he will not be entering presidential election race
Businessman, who finished second in 2011 campaign, had recently been seen speaking to Independent TDs in Leinster House
Labour must decide if messy break-up with Catherine Connolly is salient factor in presidential backing
Former Labour member will have her work cut out to win over some current party TDs
Dublin photographer Sarah Doyle: ‘I am more interested in style than fashion’
Doyle has photographed everyone from CMAT to Michael D Higgins. This fashion shoot, with Dublin stylist Eoin Gavin, is a joint personal project rather than a commercial one
Higgins ‘open’ to visiting Tuam mother and baby home site as he welcomes excavation
The excavation will begin on Monday, some 11 years after research by local historian Catherine Corless revealed 796 children died at the institution
Could Mary Lou McDonald be about to enter the presidential race?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Left-wing Opposition parties to meet to consider joint candidate for presidency
Some people find idea of Mary Lou McDonald candidacy ‘very exciting’, Pearse Doherty says
Presidential election: Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald refuses to rule herself out as a potential candidate
SF leader says discussions ongoing around the option of selecting a joint candidate supported by left parties to succeed Michael D Higgins
The next president should be selected by lottery. It could be you
Unthinkable: In an era when crooks and despots cling to power at all costs, Ireland could model a different type of democracy by picking a president at random
Br Kevin Crowley remembered as ‘fearless and tireless advocate’ for the most vulnerable in society
Funeral hears of friar’s commitment to his work at Dublin’s Capuchin Day Centre
Br Kevin Crowley obituary: Founder of Capuchin Day Centre and champion of the homeless
Through goodwill and connections, Br Kevin raised millions and fed thousands every year
‘He gave his whole life to the poor’: Capuchin centre visitors among those paying respects to Br Kevin Crowley
He founded day centre that has fed and cared for the capital’s needy for more than 50 years
Why does Ireland’s presidential race still have no one at the starting line?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Fianna Fáil sounds out possible presidential runners, but may not nominate candidate, says Micheál Martin
Political parties no longer have ‘own entitlement’ to the presidency, says Taoiseach
Sinn Féin needed for left presidential candidate, says PBP
Paul Murphy praises Michael D Higgins as voice against genocide, racism and homophobia
Opposition parties cooling on possibility of joint left candidate for presidential race
All parties struggling to find candidates of sufficient stature to replace President Michael D Higgins
Fianna Fáil is in desperate need of a candidate for the presidential election. Applications are invited
Bertie Ahern spent months publicly offering himself – though less ubiquitously of late, suggesting some private messages of discouragement have been sent
Joe Duffy’s last Liveline: A rare acerbic shot at the Taoiseach, then the fabled phone-in show goes full end-of-pier
Radio: Saying goodbye with cabaret comedy rather than concerned callers, the departing host’s valedictory variety show is oddly apposite
So far nobody wants the Presidency and its quarter-of-a-million euro salary. Why?
Campaign savagery proves the system works because it weeds out the inexperienced, self-deluded and fantasists
President Higgins has ‘no intention’ of remaining silent while democracy ‘under threat’
Michael D Higgins uses last Bloomsday speech in office to denounce treatment of people in Gaza and decry ‘dangerous authoritarianism’ in US
A mystery VIP Leinster House guest revealed and a visit from Charles and Camilla
Former children’s show presenter Timmy Mallett has been cycling around Ireland in memory of his late brother, and recently met Micheál Martin in Cork
Potential new names for the Department of Arts: Smacc, Cacs, Scam and – my favourite – DoSac
Rebrand to the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport is an artless move that speaks volumes
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