President says Israeli counterpart misled him on Irish aid being delivered to Gaza – The Irish Times
President Michael D Higgins has suggested his counterpart in Israel, Yitzhak Herzog, misled him in stating that a…
Gareth Sheridan is first Independent candidate to be nominated – The Irish Times
Businessman Gareth Sheridan has become the first Independent candidate to secure a local authority’s nomination to contest the…
‘The land has to come first’: Farmer husband of Heather Humphreys rules out living in the Áras if she’s elected president
Heather Humphreys with her husband Eric at the launch of her presidential campaign in Co Monaghan. Photo: David…
‘Inspirational’ human rights lawyer Conor Gearty dies aged 67 – The Irish Times
A leading human rights academic, barrister and author, Prof Conor Gearty, has died aged 67. From Co Longford,…
Nicky Ryan, producer behind Enya’s global success, dies aged 79 – The Irish Times
Nicky Ryan, the music producer who helped make Enya a global superstar, has died. Mr Ryan (79) was…
Former education minister Gemma Hussey leaves almost €5m in her will
The passionate feminist who championed socially progressive causes leaves estate to children and charities Gemma Hussey at the…
‘When TG4 was established, people said this is a waste of money’ – The Irish Times
“When TG4 was established, people said, ‘This is a waste of money and we should be spending it…
Michael D Higgins condemns killing of six people at Jerusalem bus stop by Palestinian gunmen as ‘unconscionable’
“Such actions will not be of any help to any cause. Justice requires an approach that is respectful…
Michael D Higgins’ Against All Certainty album review: poems to make your head spin
President’s collection features strong storytelling about historical struggles, with a backdrop of plinky-plonky music Michael D Higgins does…
Michael D Higgins’ Against All Certainty album review: poems to make your head spin
President’s collection features strong storytelling about historical struggles, with a backdrop of plinky-plonky music Michael D Higgins does…
After an unsettled week, Joanna Donnelly has an outbreak of sense – The Irish Times
It was a mixed picture for Joanna Donnelly as she launched her presidential campaign this week. The former…
To hell with policy wonks for president, get a few bards – The Irish Times
I initially had no idea if I would have anything to say about President Michael D Higgins’s new…