Criticism in the UK that should be limited to the President is spilling over as some go on the offensive, making sweeping generalisations about Ireland’s entire national character ...

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Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich has accused the Irish president of "politicising" a Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration in Dublin on Sunday. The event marked 80 years since the end of World ...

Jews were dragged out of their own event for turning their backs in silent protest as the president spoke. But he should not have used the one day dedicated to victims and survivors of the worst colle ...

in print and on the public website of the President of Ireland. “Throughout his life, President Higgins has stressed the importance of values that respect the fullness, importance and dignity of ...

Protesters removed as Irish President Higgins addresses Holocaust memorial event - Michael D Higgins emphasised the importance of education to build a peaceful future.

President Michael D Higgins will deliver the keynote speech at an event to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day despite objections from the Israeli ambassador to Ireland. Dana Erlich has called ...

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s service in All Souls Church in Belfast. The renowned poet died in hospital at the age of 85 on ...

Emma Little-Pengelly said Michael D Higgins was “absolutely wrong” to raise Gaza in his speech, but Michelle O’Neill said it was “his business” to express his views.

A small number of protesters reportedly turned their backs on Mr Higgins as he addressed the current conflict in the Middle East ...