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Deputy First Minister criticises Higgins over Gaza comments at Holocaust event

Emma Little-Pengelly said the Republic’s president was ‘absolutely wrong’ to raise the issues at the annual Holocaust memorial event.

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Tanaiste defends Higgins’ decision to raise Gaza during Holocaust speech

Protesters were removed from the memorial event during an address by Michael D Higgins on Sunday.

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Protesters removed as Irish President Higgins addresses Holocaust memorial event

Michael D Higgins emphasised the importance of education to build a peaceful future.

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Irish premier pledges to tackle housing issues as new government chosen

There was a significant reshuffle of ministers after Micheal Martin was appointed Taoiseach once again.

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‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

Mr Longley died at the age of 85 after winning world-wide renown for his writing.

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Micheal Martin ‘thankful’ after taoiseach nomination

Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s new premier during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins.

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Irish president rejects call for him to stay away from Holocaust memorial

The outgoing ambassador to Ireland urged Michael D Higgins to steer clear of the event in Dublin as she accused him of being ‘anti-Israeli’.

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Irish president pays tribute to Kneecap member’s late father

Michael D Higgins said Gearoid O Caireallain’s death was ‘a great loss for all those who work for the use of the Irish language’.

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Verona Murphy becomes first female speaker of the Irish parliament

Her election is the first action taken by the new Dail which met for the first time on Wednesday morning.

The Independent UK

‘Deep slander’ to accuse Ireland of being antisemitic, Irish president says

Michael D Higgins made the remarks as a Palestinian ambassador was formally appointed at Aras an Uachtarain.

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Voting continues in Irish General Election

Voting in the Irish General Election continued into Friday evening after a quick campaign that focused on the country’s most pressing issues.

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In Pictures: Voters and a pug cast their ballots in the Irish General Election

Turnout is expected to play a vital role in this year’s General Election – even the furry kind.

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Irish president leads tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny

The Limerick actor died on Friday in Galway Clinic, his wife Margie Kenny said on Saturday.

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‘Time is right’ for Irish election, says Harris as candidates hit campaign trail

The parties have already began to set out their stall on housing, immigration and childcare as they vie for votes on November 29.

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Irish parliament dissolved for General Election

Irish premier Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Taoiseach.

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Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail

Taoiseach Simon Harris will ask President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Parliament ahead of a polling date on Friday November 29.

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President leads tributes to Kathleen Watkins after her death aged 90

The musician, broadcaster and author died surrounded by her family on Thursday.

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Irish general election date confirmed for November 29

The highly-anticipated announcement kicks off a truncated campaign which will last mere weeks.

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Irish president pardons two men of murder 140 years on from their executions

Sylvester Poff and James Barrett were hanged in Tralee Gaol in Co Kerry in 1883.

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‘Stop horror of history,’ says Irish president as Israel moves to ban aid agency

Irish premier Simon Harris said that Europe needed to find the ‘moral courage’ to act on Israel’s actions.

The Guardian - UK

‘Fierce, fearless and fiery’ Irish campaigner and writer Nell McCafferty is laid to rest

Those at the funeral in Derry paid tribute to the trailblazing civil rights activist whose influence on modern Ireland is still keenly felt

The Guardian - UK

Irish author Edna O’Brien dies aged 93

After early novels that won international acclaim but were banned at home, the Irish author had a prolific career lasting more than half a century

International Business Times

Irish President Hits Out At UK Govt 'Troubles' Law

Ireland's president on Friday hit out at new UK legislation designed to draw a line under the violence during the Northern Ireland "Troubles", 50 years on from the biggest single-day loss of life in that period.

The Guardian - UK

Irish president Michael D Higgins is taken to hospital after feeling unwell

The 82-year-old will stay in overnight and has already undergone tests but spokesperson says no immediate concerns identified

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Shane MacGowan, Pogues singer who made Irish music punk, dies at 65

Songwriter’s bittersweet ballad ‘Fairytale of New York’ has become a modern Christmas standard.

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