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20-09-16 President officially opens the National Ploughing Championships

On 20 September, President Michael D. Higgins formally opened the 85th National Ploughing Championships.

The Ploughing Championships have become one of Europe’s largest…

Tue 20th Sep, 2016 | 18:06

Speech at a conference ‘Narrowing the Disconnect: The Ethics of Supporting Desistance from Crime’

Mon 19th Sep, 2016 | 15:52

Speech At Clann Credo’s 20th Aniversary Conference ‘Common Cents’

Thu 15th Sep, 2016 | 13:50

11-09-16 Speech at National Famine Commemoration

In his address to the annual National Famine Commemoration, President Michael D. Higgins reflected on the economic and political factors that contributed…

Mon 12th Sep, 2016 | 12:44

President hosts a reception for the Irish Heart Foundation on the occasion of their 50th anniversary

Tue 6th Sep, 2016 | 18:01

Óráid Uachtaráin Micheál D. Ó hUigínn le linn dó saothar ealaíne de chuid Edward Delaney a nochtadh

President Michael D Higgins officially unveiled ‘Scáileanna na mBád’ by Mayo-born sculptor Edward Delaney.

The sculpture, erected by the community of An…

Fri 2nd Sep, 2016 | 14:20

Speech at a reception for Team Ireland Rio 2016

Members of Team Ireland who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics were being honoured at a special reception hosted by President Michael…

Sun 28th Aug, 2016 | 13:36

Morning Ireland -Diarmaid Ferriter on President’s speech at Béal na mBláth commemoration

President Michael D. Higgins became the first serving President of Ireland to deliver the oration at the annual Béal na mBláth Commemoration.

The event takes place each…

Sun 21st Aug, 2016 | 14:45

President Officially Opens Kilmurry Museum And Cultural Centre

Sun 21st Aug, 2016 | 09:47

“Remembering Michael Collins In 2016” - Oration At Béal na Blá Commemoration

President Michael D. Higgins became the first serving President of Ireland to deliver the oration at the annual Béal na Blá Commemoration.

The event takes place each…

Sun 21st Aug, 2016 | 09:42