May I extend my best wishes to the Jewish community on the celebration of the Festival of Rosh Hashanah. May it be one that brings joy, good health, peace and fulfilment. L’Shanah Tovah U’Metukah.

The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and his wife, Sabina, are delighted to open Áras an Uachtaráin to the public on @culturenightdub.bsky.social, Friday, 19th September, 2025. For information on tickets please see: president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on recent attacks on members of the Indian Community in Ireland president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Seán Rocks president.ie/en/media-lib...

A photo exhibition curated by Paul Fahy & Eithne Verling, ‘President Michael D. Higgins – Through the Lens’ opens at Galway City Museum during the Galway International Arts Festival and runs until end of year. Paul Fahy writes about it in today's Sunday Independent m.independent.ie/irish-news/r...

President Michael D. Higgins has sent a message to all those celebrating Pride today and across the summer

President Higgins yesterday welcomed volunteers from each @leagueofireland.bsky.social club to Áras an Uachtaráin in recognition of their work coaching, stewarding, marking pitches, organising youth teams, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for players and fans alike

At a special event at the University of Galway yesterday, it was announced that the University will be the custodians of President Higgins’ Presidential Archive. At the event, the Aula Maxima was renamed The Michael D. Higgins Auditorium where a portrait by Colin Davidson was unveiled

Statement by President Higgins on the death of Garda Kevin Flatley president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the Announcement of Pope Leo XIV president.ie/en/media-lib...

To mark May Day today, President Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomed Trade Union Representatives to Áras an Uachtaráin

This morning President Higgins and his wife Sabina received members of the Irish Veteran and Vintage Car Club at Áras an Uachtaráin.

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina today attended the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina today paid their respects to His Holiness Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina have travelled to Rome where they are attending the funeral of Pope Francis. The President and Sabina will today pay their respects at the lying in state of the late Pontiff in St Peter's Basilica. Read more at president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Pope Francis president.ie/en/media-lib...

President Michael D. Higgins this afternoon led a ceremony outside the GPO to mark the 109th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. The President laid a wreath in memory of all those who took part, were killed and who were injured during the Rising

May I wish a happy Easter to all those who celebrate on what is an important time of reflection for so many in Ireland and across the world.

President Higgins will tomorrow lead a ceremony outside the GPO on O'Connell Street to mark the 109th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Members of the public are invited to attend the ceremony and should be in position in the public viewing areas outside the GPO by 11.30am

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina today hosted an Afternoon Tea at Áras an Uachtaráin where they welcomed individuals and groups from around the country

Statement by President Higgins on the second anniversary of the war in Sudan president.ie/en/media-lib...

Tar éis dó a mhachnamh a dhéanamh ar Bille an Ombudsman Seirbhísí Airgeadais agus Pinsean (Leasú), 2023, tá an tUachtarán tar éis a lámh a chur leis agus dá réir sin tá sé ina dhlí.

Tar éis dó a mhachnamh a dhéanamh ar An Bille Loingis Cheannaíochta (Tionóiscí Muirí a Imscrúdú), 2024, tá an tUachtarán tar éis a lámh a chur leis agus dá réir sin tá sé ina dhlí.

Congratulations to Rory McIlroy on winning The Masters and completing the career Grand Slam. A truly outstanding achievement

Statement by President Higgins on the death of Mick O'Dwyer president.ie/en/media-lib...

President Michael D. Higgins today signed the warrant for the appointment of Emily Logan as Police Ombudsman at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin

Statement by President Higgins on the death of Ken Bruen president.ie/en/media-lib...

President Michael D. Higgins this afternoon met with Mr. Gordan Grlić Radman, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, at Áras an Uachtaráin

Best wishes to all those who have observed Ramadan in Ireland and around the world as you come together in celebration of Eid al-Fitr

Statement by President Higgins on the death of John Herrick president.ie/en/media-lib...

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit! President Michael D. Higgins will today lead celebrations as the country marks St Patrick’s Day. Read more at president.ie/en/media-lib...

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina yesterday welcomed the Republic of Ireland football squad from the Italia 90 World Cup to Áras an Uachtaráin. You can read the President’s address from the event at president.ie/en/media-lib...

President Michael D. Higgins has released his St Patrick's Day Message 2025. You can watch the President's message at youtu.be/10Jrua_OrTc or read it at president.ie/en/diary/det...

Happy International Women's Day! President Higgins and his wife Sabina will this evening attend the Irish Women in Harmony concert in the National Concert Hall to mark the day

President Michael D. Higgins today received the Minister of External Affairs of India, H.E. Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on a courtesy call at Áras an Uachtaráin

President Higgins has marked World Book Day with a donation of some 250 books to Cabra public library president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Pat Ingoldsby president.ie/en/media-lib...

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President Michael D. Higgins will tomorrow attend the @leagueofireland.bsky.social President's Cup match between Women’s Premier Division champions Athlone Town and FAI Women’s Cup winners Shelbourne at Tolka Park. Tickets remain available for the 3pm kick off

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina last night attended the @rteradio1.bsky.social Folk Awards in Vicar Street

Statement by President Higgins on the death of Jennifer Johnston president.ie/en/media-lib...

President Michael D. Higgins yesterday welcomed members of the Beartla Ó Flatharta Céilí Band, All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Champions at the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, to Áras an Uachtaráin where they performed for the President and staff.

During a visit to @uniofgalway.bsky.social, President Michael D. Higgins was shown a selection of letters from “Imirce: The Kerby A. Miller Collection: Irish Emigrant Letters and Memoirs from North America” by Professor Breandán Mac Suibhne and Helen Hayes Sweeney

President Higgins today received the Ambassador of Chile, H.E. Ricardo Hernández Menénez on a farewell courtesy call at Áras an Uachtaráin

President Michael D. Higgins this evening presented this year’s Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin. Read more, including the list of recipients, at president.ie/en/media-lib...

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina attended the final of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. 📸Mark Stedman

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina yesterday attended the National Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration at the Mansion House in Dublin. You can read the President’s address at president.ie/en/media-lib...

Statement by President Higgins on the death of Paddy Cole president.ie/en/media-lib...

Sabina Higgins yesterday attended an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Dóchas Centre

Statement by President Higgins on ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas president.ie/en/media-lib...