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From 'the Rottweiler' to a former rugby star and a man in a fez – the candidates running for the 27th Seanad this month
The Seanad election is almost upon us – and as the most rarefied club in the country, it naturally attracts some colourful individuals. There’s Michael McDowell, for instance, once called “the ...
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 ...
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Irish president criticises segregated education in Northern Ireland
Michael D Higgins made the remarks in a speech to a ... where some schools offer Gaelic football and hurling, others provide rugby or cricket, usually exclusively". Niall Carson/PA Wire The ...
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We won’t realise how much we’ll miss Michael D Higgins as President until he’s gone
Michael D Higgins has rung in his last new year as Ireland’s President. Before the end of 2025, somebody else will be climbing into bed in Áras an Uachtaráin, inspecting guards of honour ...