Jews were dragged out of their own event for turning their backs in silent protest as the president spoke. But he should not ...

Michael Longley will be recognised as one of the greatest poets that Ireland has ever produced, and it has long been my ...

Exclusive: Israeli deputy foreign minister Sharren Haskel has spoken to The Independent in the wake of Jewish protesters ...

Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad recognize the contribution of members of the Irish diaspora.

A number of protesters stood and turned their backs to President Michael D Higgins as he delivered his speech during the ...

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard.

Protesters removed as Irish President Higgins addresses Holocaust memorial event - Michael D Higgins emphasised the ...

Higgins at the event, meant to honor the memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, instead veered into a ...

A Holocaust academic has backed the decision to invite President D Higgins to speak at tomorrow’s National Memorial Day event ...

Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister has criticised Irish president Michael D Higgins for raising the ongoing conflict in ...