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Charlie Bird visits President Michael D Higgins and thanks him for friendship
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The former RTE journalist, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, visited the President on Friday with his wife Claire and dog Tiger
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U2 frontman Bono once asked not to sing in popular Dublin city pub
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The internationally renowned singer-songwriter was not exempt from the bar's rules
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Kellie Harrington congratulates "warrior" Katie Taylor on "absolutely incredible" win
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It was the biggest ever fight in women's boxing history
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President Michael D Higgins and wife Sabina to pay tribute to Covid victims at memorial service
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Those attending the ceremony will include Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, party leaders, the Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland and frontline workers from across the country
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President Micheal D Higgins leads to tributes to Dublin artist that wrote timeless songs
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President Higgins and his wife Sabina were close friends to the legendary songwriter
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President Michael D Higgins and wife Sabina test positive for Covid-19
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The pair took antigen tests before a scheduled visit to a school in Ballymun which came back positive
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President Michael D Higgins battles horrendous weather to honour actor Johnny Murphy and the people of Drimnagh
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Drimnagh kept Johnny's feet firmly on the ground and he will always been known as a hero there
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President Michael D Higgins praises 'resilience' of Irish people and remembers those lost to Covid-19 in Christmas message
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He also urged people to work together to combat climate change in 2022
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In pictures: Dublin moments from 10 years ago
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It's hard to believe that its been 10 years since Michael D Higgins was declared President
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Exclusive: Mattress Mick reveals he may run for president of Ireland in 2025
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The Dublin entrepreneur also told Dublin Live why he thinks he's good in bed
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Cost of running Office of the President to increase to over €4.8million next year
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The gross pay bill for Michael D Higgins and his staff will rise by 2% to just over €2million
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RTE star Ryan Tubridy pays tribute to 'gentle soul' Brendan Kennelly
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The broadcaster shared a treasured photo with the much-loved poet on his Instagram
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Tributes flow following death of former Labour TD Mervyn Taylor
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Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to his former Labour party comrade
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Michael D Higgins welcomes cattle herd to graze on Aras an Uachtarain grounds
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President Higgins asked the Office of Public Works (OPW) to commission a year-long biodiversity audit, and to make recommendations for how the Aras could be better managed for nature
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Emmanuel Macron Dublin visit: Who is the French president and what does he think about Ireland's corporate tax laws?
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President Michael D Higgins welcomed Macron at Áras an Uachtaráin this morning
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Michael D Higgins faces criticism after posing maskless for book promotion
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All sales are being donated to Capuchin Day Centre Dublin
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Garda penalised after 'aggressive' intruder got into Aras an Uachtarain and spoke to President Michael D Higgins
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The officer on duty, referred to as Garda B, left his post after noticing internal doors in the adjacent lodge were banging
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Michael D Higgins welcomes two Connemara ponies to Aras an Uachtarain
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The ponies owned by Kylemore Abbey in Connemara will spend four months a year with the President to enhance biodiversity in the land
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Michael D Higgins takes to Glasnevin cemetery to blast Britain for its role in Famine
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The President also said that Britain of today, who ruled over Ireland during the years of 1845 to 1848, must face up to the fact that the disaster was avoidable
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President Michael D Higgins dog Misneach gets up to mischief behind the scenes of RTE News interview
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The adorable pup has become very popular after being introduced alongside older brother Brod
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The Late Late Show: RTE viewers all talking about one moment as Michael D Higgins labelled a 'national treasure'
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Ahead of his 80th birthday this Sunday, the President of Ireland was interviewed by host Ryan Tubridy at Áras an Uachtaráin
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Who is Michael D Higgins' wife and children? Things you don't know about him ahead of special RTE Late Late Show
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Like the last time he met Ryan Tubridy and mocked him for example...
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Dublin club's beautiful tribute to Olympic hero Jerry Kiernan following his sad death
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Jerry finished 9th in the Olympic marathon in 1984, and also coached many of Ireland's top athletes, including Ciara Mageean and John Travers.
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President Michael D. Higgins pays tribute to 'selfless' Samaritan hero volunteers in moving message
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The president praised Samaritans Ireland - who are often the difference between life and death - as the Dublin branch marked its 50th anniversary
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