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Joe Biden visits to mark 25-year anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

The US president is set to arrive in Northern Ireland today (April 11)

Wales Online

US President Joe Biden visits to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet Mr Biden when Air Force One touches down in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

Gardai inspect GAA grounds ahead of Joe Biden arrival

The US President will begin his trip in Northern Ireland on Tuesday

Belfast Live

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Gardai inspect Louth GAA grounds ahead of Biden arrival

Dublin’s famous Phoenix Park will be closed to facilitate a visit between the US and Irish presidents.

The Independent UK

Ireland's leaders mark anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising

IRISH President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar have led a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin.

The National (Scotland)

Irish president and premier mark 1916 Rising anniversary

The Easter Sunday ceremony saw the proclamation read out by an Irish soldier and a minute’s silence observed.

The Independent UK

US Secret Service bringing 300 guns to Ireland to protect Joe Biden during visit

US authorities do not foresee any major security threat a “no-stone-unturned” policy is in place

Irish Mirror

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US security team bringing 300 guns to protect Joe Biden during Irish visit

The President is heading north to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement on Tuesday, before going to Louth, Dublin and Mayo

Dublin Live

President Michael D Higgins backs 'brave' Women of Honour campaigners

There were also shocking accounts or rapes and beatings received by Members, which led some women to have to put two locks on their doors.

Irish Mirror

Ryan Tubridy tipped for the Aras as Fianna Fail TD says they'd welcome 'a very talented guy'

Tubridy announced last week he was set to quit The Late Late Show, stepping down from his role as host in May

Dublin Live

Actor Patrick Duffy says it is an 'honour' to attend St Patrick's Day festivities in Ireland

The former Dallas star is the International Guest of Honour for the St Patrick's Day parade and joined President Michael D Higgins and Dublin's Lord Mayor in the city centre

Dublin Live

President Michael D Higgins condemns racism and 'poisonous xenophobia' in special St Patrick's Day message

In his speech, President Higgins also thanked the Irish public for welcoming Ukrainians fleeing the war in their home country

Dublin Live

'We were the butt of jokes!' - Lottie Ryan hits out at Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel

The RTE star took aim at Kimmel after he joked about the fighting Irish on stage

Irish Mirror

Michael D Higgins hails Irish Oscar success and ‘remarkable’ year

An Irish Goodbye won the Academy Award for best short film.

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Irish Mirror

Bertie Ahern 'respects' President Michael D Higgins too much to speculate on presidential run

Former Taoiseach Bertie is back and has sparked rumours he may be running for President in 2025

Irish Mirror

Irish soldier who died in skydiving accident laid to rest - months before he was to be married

Funeral heard Acting Sergeant Major Declan ‘Doc’ O’Connell's life was cantered on his family

The Conversation

Banshees of Inisherin: how location and language have set the scene for Ireland's vibrant film industry

From classic western films onwards, many cinematographers have made use of far flung places to transport viewers to other worlds and different times.

The Independent UK

Irish President pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon’s “freshness and enthusiasm”

Michael D Higgins’ comments came after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar paid tribute to Ms Sturgeon as a ‘friend of Ireland’.

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The Independent UK

Irish President enjoys Derry City match despite security alert disruption

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he was also ‘delighted’ to attend the event.

Irish Mirror

Security alert at football match attended by President Michael D Higgins as suspicious object found

The security alert disrupted crowds leaving the the President's Cup match at the Brandywell, which took place one week ahead of the start of the new League of Ireland season

Belfast Live

'Elaborate hoax' sparked security alert during Derry City v Shamrock Rovers President's Cup match

Northern Ireland Secretary leaves stadium during President's Cup tie at Brandywell Stadium

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admits schoolchildren can get too much homework but stops short of supporting calls for ban

"I think there's definitely a place for homework but we need to make sure that there isn't too much of it."

Irish Mirror

Norma Foley won't debate homework with President Michael Higgins after his call for it to be banned

Minister Foley finally broke her silence on the matter last night when she told the Irish Mirror that she was not going to get into it with the President.

Irish Mirror

Call for children to be 'involved' in discussions around homework as President speaks out against it

It comes days after President Michael D Higgins called for homework to be banned at home and for all work to stay in the classroom. Irish Mirror readers were also overwhelmingly in favour of banning homework, with 98% of our readers in favour.

Irish Mirror

Irish Mirror readers overwhelmingly back President's call for 'homework to be banned'

President Michael D Higgins has offered hope to a new generation of schoolchildren

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