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Michael D Higgins said we should 'lead by example' on climate before flying to Kerry on Government helicopter

Exclusive: President Higgins cost the taxpayer €8,000 - plus considerable carbon emissions - by choosing to use the Government’s AgustaAW139 chopper to attend functions in Kenmare and Ennis on May 27th and 28th this year

Irish Mirror

Funeral of Eamon Ryan's mother hears how granddaughter held her hand after tragic accident

In a eulogy read out by Minister Ryan and his three siblings, the 59-year-old politician spoke of his mother’s life as a young woman and how 'her love to us was the foundation stone to our lives'

Irish Mirror

President Higgins' helicopter use cost the taxpayer €8,000

President Higgins could have availed of a commercial flight

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Dillon Quirke remembered as 'shining star' as funeral of tragic Tipperary hurler takes place

The altar of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Clonoulty was adorned with blue and yellow flower arrangements, while flags of both Tipperary GAA and Clonoulty-Rossmore lay upon his coffin

Irish Mirror

Funeral details for Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke announced as Taoiseach leads tributes to young star

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and President Michael D Higgins led the tributes to the youngster after his sad passing on Friday night

Irish Mirror

Sabina Higgins letter has not embarrassed the Government – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said Mrs Higgins has clarified the matter after she issued a statement in defence of the letter.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach Micheal Martin does not think Sabina Higgins' letter scandal has caused embarrassment

The President’s wife has faced sharp criticism for a letter she had printed in the Irish Times in which she did not criticise the Russian invasion of Ukraine but called on both sides to negotiate and agree a ceasefire.

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Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

The president’s wife also addressed concerns about why her letter about the war in Ukraine was published on the official presidential website.

The Independent UK

Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

MLAs hailed the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning politician who died last week.

The Independent UK

UK, Irish leaders bid farewell to Nobel laureate David Trimble

The leaders of Britain and Ireland have joined mourners for the funeral of politician David Trimble, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to end decades of violence in Northern Ireland.

Radio France Internationale

President reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war after row over wife’s letter

Sabina Higgins wrote to the Irish Times last week to criticise one of the newspaper’s editorials on the conflict.

The Independent UK

David Trimble funeral unites politicians from across spectrum

Service for former first minister brings together Northern Irish, British and Irish leaders

The Guardian - UK

Sabina Higgins letter ‘a slap in the face’ for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland

President Michael D Higgins has faced calls to clarify his position on the Ukraine conflict after his wife’s letter to an Irish newspaper.

The Independent UK

President Michael D Higgins called to back Ukraine after wife Sabina's letter in Irish Times

Mrs Higgins’ letter, which was published in the Irish Times, was posted on the President’s website diary section but later removed.

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The Independent UK

Irish president urged to clarify position on Ukraine war following wife’s letter

Sabina Higgins has been accused of drawing an equivalence in the actions of Ukraine and Russia.

Irish Mirror

President Michael D Higgins heaps praise on jockey Jack Kennedy at Galway races

The President of Ireland was gushing in his praise of the jockey and his family

Belfast Live

David Trimble: Leading figures across the peace process era and political divide pay tribute

“He will forever be associated with the leadership he demonstrated in the negotiations that led up to the 1998 Agreement"

Irish Mirror

President Higgins signs Act for free contraception for ages 17 to 25 into law as Health Minister welcomes 'good news'

It will see the introduction of free contraception for 17 to 25-year-olds, as well as abolish in-patient charges for under 16-year-olds.

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President Higgins expresses condolences after 'appalling' death of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Mr Abe, 67, was shot from behind during a campaign speech in western Japan on Friday and died in hospital

The Independent UK

Irish president laments ‘appalling’ murder of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Michael D Higgins told Japan’s emperor that the Irish people ‘share your sorrow and offer solidarity with you and the citizens of Japan’.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dennis Cahill, guitar great, master of Irish traditional music, dead at 68

He grew up on the South Side, won renown after switching from rock music and also performed with Sting, Paul Simon and Ricky Skaggs.

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird visits President Michael D Higgins and thanks him for friendship

The former RTE journalist, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, visited the President on Friday with his wife Claire and dog Tiger

Irish Mirror

Legendary trad guitarist Dennis Cahill dies aged 68

Cahill is well-known for his long-time musical partnership with Martin Hayes and was a founding member of the supergroup The Gloaming

Irish Mirror

Pat Flanagan column: Hail President Higgins for speaking truth on housing disaster

The fact that Government ministers are more outraged about truths delivered by Michael D Higgins than the 10,000 homeless or a generation who will never own their own home says it all

Irish Mirror

Housing crisis is 'easier to describe than solve' says Tanaiste Leo Varadkar

'This is a problem that we’ve been trying to deal with for a long time'

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