President Michael D. Higgins spends second night in hospital
Mr Higgins was taken to St James’ Hospital on Sunday President Michael D. Higgins has spent a second night in the hospital to receive treatment for an infection. Áras an Uachtaráin confirmed the 84-year-old was taken to St James’ Hospital on Sunday after being diagnosed with a localised infection. Yesterday, a spokesperson said the president’s […]
10 months ago
Full line-up for Ryan Tubridy’s last ever Late Late Show revealed
RTÉ has confirmed the line-up for Ryan Tubridy’s last ever Late Late Show, on Friday from 9:35 pm. It had already been confirmed, earlier in the week, that President Michael D. Higgins would be a special guest on Tubridy’s final show. Now the rest of the line-up has been locked in, and it’s pretty strong. […]
3 years ago
President Higgins pays tribute to his beloved dog Bród
The President of Ireland has paid tribute to his late dog Bród. The president’s Bernese Mountain Dog Bród passed away at the age of 11 this week. President Higgins confirmed the heartbreaking news over the weekend. “President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are sad to confirm that Bród, one of their two Bernese […]
3 years ago
Late Late Show announces major change following death of the Queen
Michael D. will be making an appearance. Tonight’s edition of The Late Late Show on RTÉ One will not go ahead quite as planned following the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday. To reflect on her life, host Ryan Tubridy will be joined by the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, while the appearance of […]
4 years ago
Housing situation in Ireland is a “disaster”, Varadkar admits
“That’s a social disaster that people who are working hard and have decent incomes can’t afford to buy a home.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has responded to President Michael D Higgins’ recent comments about housing, saying he will not criticism them because “some of what he said was true”. President Higgins referred to Ireland’s housing issue […]
4 years ago
Michael D Higgins praises Ireland’s resilience and courage in Christmas message
“I offer to each and every one of you my warmest greetings and wishes for a peaceful and happy Christmas.” President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to people of Ireland amid the Covid pandemic in his Christmas and New Year message. He praised people for showing courage, resilience, patience and deep commitment to others […]
5 years ago