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The Latest Breaking News from Michael D Higgins

After early novels that won international acclaim but were banned at home, the Irish author had a prolific career lasting more than half a century

The Guardian - UK

Irish President Hits Out At UK Govt 'Troubles' Law

Ireland's president on Friday hit out at new UK legislation designed to draw a line under the violence during the Northern Ireland "Troubles", 50 years on from the biggest single-day loss of life in that period.

International Business Times

Irish president Michael D Higgins is taken to hospital after feeling unwell

The 82-year-old will stay in overnight and has already undergone tests but spokesperson says no immediate concerns identified

The Guardian - UK

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Shane MacGowan, Pogues singer who made Irish music punk, dies at 65

Songwriter’s bittersweet ballad ‘Fairytale of New York’ has become a modern Christmas standard.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rescued hostage Emily Hand’s father thanks public for support

Thomas Hand said his daughter has lost weight during her captivity but is ‘doing better than expected’.

The Independent UK

Dublin riots: What to know about the stabbing attack and clashes in Ireland

Violence breaks out in central Dublin after a knife attack injures children near a school.

Al Jazeera

As Israel bombs Gaza, Ireland’s enduring support of Palestine gets stronger

Writers, politicians, and activists in Ireland, often an outlier in the West on the Middle East war, call for peace.

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Some Irish citizens ‘may be able to leave Gaza’ on Wednesday

It comes as Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin travels to Egypt.

The Independent UK

Varadkar: Israel’s actions ‘more approaching revenge than self-defence’

The Taoiseach said that he did not believe that Israel would guarantee its security through this approach.

The Independent UK

Irish president calls for independent verification of facts in Israel-Hamas conflict

Michael D Higgins says it is important those killed in the conflict are ‘not reduced to competing press releases’

The Independent UK

Irish president calls for verification of facts in Israel-Hamas conflict

Michael D Higgins said it was important that those killed in the conflict were ‘not reduced to competing press releases’.

The Independent UK

Israeli ambassador: I could not remain silent over Irish president’s comments

Dana Erlich denied suggestions that Israel is breaking international law in its actions against Hamas.

The Independent UK

Ireland has no plans to expel Israeli ambassador, Varadkar insists

The Taoiseach said ambassadors facilitated important lines of communications between countries.

The Independent UK

Israeli ambassador’s comments on Irish president not helpful, says minister

Senior ministers have repeated calls for a humanitarian ceasefire to allow aid into the Gaza Strip.

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The Independent UK

Von der Leyen does ‘not speak for Ireland’ on Israel-Hamas conflict

The Irish president joined criticism of the EU Commission leader’s comments on the Middle East conflict.

The Independent UK

Irish president says response to Gaza conflict must respect international law

Hundreds of people have died since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday.

The Independent UK

JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe lead tributes to Harry Potter star Michael Gambon

The Dublin-born star found a legion of new fans in recent years after starring in six of the eight Harry Potter films.

The Independent UK

Irish president suggests climate changes ‘not as simple’ as giving up meat

Michael D Higgins also criticised ‘cheap food policy’ and encourage consumers to support people who produce sustainable foods.

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The Independent UK

Sinead O’Connor honoured in ‘moving’ Bray funeral as fans line streets to pay tribute

Singer was laid to rest in Irish town where she lived for 15 years

The Guardian - UK

‘She blazed a trail’: thousands gather for funeral of Sinéad O’Connor in Ireland

Crowds pack seafront in Bray, County Wicklow, to bid farewell to singer and celebrate her life

The Independent UK

Sinead O’Connor hailed among Ireland’s ‘most gifted’ artists after death aged 56

The Grammy-winning singer was propelled to international stardom in 1990 with her version of the hit ballad Nothing Compares 2 U.

Irish Mirror

Ireland star Marissa Sheva couldn't believe she was shaking hands with Irish president

A presidential encounter last Thursday night thrilled Ireland's US-born stars

Dublin Live

Ireland women's team jet off to Australia to compete at Women's World Cup

The squad received a sensational send-off and the entire nation is backing the Girls in Green

Irish Mirror

Health update as President Michael D Higgins to undergo surgery to reduce back pain

The president will carry out a reduced number of public engagements this summer as a result

Irish Mirror

New World Cup song released cheering on the Girls in Green as they travel Down Under

Vera Pauw's side jet off to Australia this weekend and a new World Cup song has been released cheering on the Girls in Green.

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