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Taoiseach visits site of petrol station explosion that killed 10 people

The Taosieach has visited the site of a petrol station explosion that killed 10 people, including two teenagers and a young child. Micheal Martin spoke to members of the emergency services who worked for 24 hours to locate victims following Friday’s ...

08 Oct 2022 at 22:23

National News

President Higgins expresses national shock at Creeslough explosion

President Michael D Higgins has said the shock of the explosion in Creeslough which has killed at least seven people will be shared by people throughout the country. Gardaí confirmed on Saturday morning that a further four more bodies were ...

08 Oct 2022 at 11:51

National News

Irish president pays tribute to ‘generosity and kindness’ of Thomas O’Halloran

The Irish president has paid tribute to the “generosity and kindness” of Thomas O’Halloran, an 87-year-old Irishman who died after being stabbed in London. President Michael D Higgins expressed his sympathy for Mr O’Halloran’s family and ...

19 Aug 2022 at 16:06

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WATCH: President Higgins urges shoppers to 'walk past cheap food' in rousing speech at Ploughing 2022

The President of Ireland has slammed as a "disgrace" the below cost selling of Irish food in supermarkets. In a rousing speech launching the National and World Ploughing Championships, President Michael D Higgins said "It is a disgrace ...

21 Sept 2022 at 13:35

National News

Irish and British political leaders pay tribute to Good Friday Agreement architect

Political leaders past and present have paid tribute to David Trimble’s contribution to peace in Northern Ireland following his death. The 77-year-old peer and ex-leader of the Ulster Unionist Party was one of the principal architects ...

26 Jul 2022 at 10:52

National News

Bill Clinton hails Lord Trimble for helping to bring peace to Northern Ireland

Former US President Bill Clinton has led tributes to David Trimble, stating that his “lifetime of service” helped bring peace to Northern Ireland. The 77-year-old peer and ex-leader of the Ulster Unionist Party was one of the ...

26 Jul 2022 at 12:42

National News

Tributes pour in for Good Friday Agreement architect David Trimble

26 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Politicians urged to step up efforts to break impasse in tribute to Lord Trimble

National News

‘David Trimble funeral should provide inspiration to break political impasse’

Mourners at the funeral of Lord Trimble have heard an appeal for Northern Ireland’s political leaders to redouble their efforts to break the Stormont impasse as a tribute to the peace process architect. Prime Minister ...

01 Aug 2022 at 19:44

National News

President reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war after row over wife’s letter

President Michael D Higgins has issued a statement reiterating his condemnation of the war in Ukraine following criticism of a letter written by his wife on the conflict. President Michael D Higgins had faced calls ...

01 Aug 2022 at 16:55

National News

Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

Sabina Higgins, the wife of Irish President Michael D Higgins, has defended a letter she wrote which critics claimed drew an equivalence between the actions of Russia and Ukraine. In a statement released on ...

02 Aug 2022 at 19:34

National News

Fleadh Cheoil musical festival returns after two-year absence

Ireland’s largest traditional musical festival, the Fleadh Cheoil, has returned after a two-year absence. President Michael D Higgins formally opened the celebration of music, dance, song and storytelling ...

31 Jul 2022 at 20:45

National News

Sabina Higgins letter ‘a slap in the face’ for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland

A controversial letter about the Ukraine conflict written by the Irish president’s wife has been described as a “slap in the face” for the thousands of Ukrainian refugees who have settled in Ireland. ...

31 Jul 2022 at 16:17

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