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This month
April 2025
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Fine Gael wants the one job it’s never had
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'If you wink, I'll wink, Bertie': Mairead McGuinness to decide on presidential bid by next month
This year
2025
Catherine Connolly says she'll consider a Presidential run if it can 'unite the opposition'
Opinion: Michael D Higgins has not overstepped the constitutional boundaries of the Presidency
Seán Rainford & Dr Jamie McLoughlin
US government workers in diversity jobs to be put on leave as Trump orders programs shut
Open Thread: Who do you want to see running for President this year?
US prepares for the funeral of former president Jimmy Carter, who died aged 100
Last year
2024
Far-right ex-footballer Kavelashvili sworn in as Georgia's president amid protests
President says Israel's actions in Gaza 'transcend all boundaries of humanitarian law'
Ex-Man City footballer becomes new far-right president of Georgia
Police raid South Korean president’s office as new impeachment vote looms
President agrees to dissolve the Dáil, kicking off the general election
The dissolution triggers the start of a short three-week election campaign ahead of polling day on 29 November.
President Michael D. Higgins to welcome first Irish state visit by President of Vietnam
President pays tribute to Aidan O’Leary, director of WHO Polio programme, who died on holiday
Micheál Martin says ‘focus is on becoming Taoiseach’ when asked if he will run for President
Hunter Biden gun trial hears from FBI agent about seizure of evidence from infamous laptop
Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as first female president
Von der Leyen squares off against rivals in debate organised by Eurovision broadcaster
Rescue operation underway as helicopter carrying Iran’s president 'crashes' in bad weather
President Michael D Higgins issues strongly worded statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
The President said the “world has been warned” of the consequences of inaction in Gaza.
President Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital over weekend to monitor his blood pressure
All time
President to meet with Council of State to assess if new law to appoint judges is constitutional
President Higgins accuses UN of ‘losing credibility’ amid warning over climate change
Spanish FA president criticised for kissing player
Larry Donnelly: This Trump indictment is explosive - it makes for chilling reading
Larry Donnelly
Poll: Should Ireland introduce an honours system?
Retired NATO general beats billionaire to become next Czech president
Broadcasters offer '100 times less' for Women's World Cup
Trump brands Biden 'enemy of the state' at Pennsylvania rally
Donald Trump scraps visit to west Clare
Sabina Higgins issues statement explaining why Ukraine letter was placed on Áras website
FF senator calls on Michael D Higgins to express Irish support for Ukraine after Sabina letter
'Our great, great failure': President expresses anger over housing 'disaster'
Senegal's president supports PSG star amid homophobia accusations
Poll: Would you like to see Emmanuel Macron re-elected as French president?
Italian parties to beg president to stay on, leaving Draghi as PM
Quiz: How much do you know about the Presidents of Ireland?
Kamala Harris held presidency for 1 hour 25 mins while Joe Biden was under anaesthesia
European court rejects challenge to 'almighty God' wording in Presidential oath
Opinion: Young people are demanding action on climate and biodiversity, we can't let them down
Yvonne McKenna