The Latest Breaking News from Sabina Higgins

Dignitaries gather for inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Irish president

The ceremony is taking place at Dublin Castle.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

Princess Anne Is The Ultimate Horse Girl in Diplomatic Green Outfit and Symbolic $20,000 Brooch During Ireland Visit

The Princess Royal was in her element while visiting the Dublin Horse Show.

Marie Claire · Aug 7, 2025

Brother Kevin Crowley gave ‘life’s service’ to the poor, funeral told

The Capuchin Franciscan friar founded Dublin’s Capuchin Day Centre in 1969 to help the homeless.

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025

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.

Irish Mirror · Aug 3, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022

Controversy over Sabina Higgins Ukraine letter rumbles on as Fianna Fail Minister asks for 'clarity'

In the letter calling for peace in Ukraine she called on both sides to cease hostilities and get into talks.

Irish Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

President Michael D Higgins and wife Sabina test positive for Covid-19

President Higgins will work from home while isolating

Irish Mirror · Mar 4, 2022