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But before the election of #MichaelDHiggins in 2011, the Office of Public Works #OPW sought a new chair, free of the monarchist shite. #NoKings. The winning tender was from John Lee in Co Meath.

Lee designed it to be presidential rather than regal. Simple, and modern, it's designed like the presidency to not dominate. The frame is quarter-sawn Irish oak, entirely free of the invaders' gold. The shape is flowing, rather than pompous, and the arms express openness. A #RepublicanChair

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Great to see newly-inaugurated #PresidentConnolly with her 3 living predecessors, who reinvented the Irish presidency. Starting with #MaryRobinson in 1990, then #MaryMcAleese in 1997, and #MichaelDHiggins in 2011.

#CatherineConnolly continues Ireland's 35-year tradition of a popularly-elected Uachtarán na hÉireann who goes beyond the ceremonial role. Now a fourth successive president will use her position to build bridges, and to address the great ethical challenges of our time. <3

President of Ireland / Uachtarán na hÉireann #MichaelDHiggins ends his term in a few minutes.

Here's #Galway poet #SarahClancy reading a tribute to #MichaelD: her magnificent poem "Lighthouses". ❤

President #MichaelDHiggins & Sabina left Áras an Uachtaráin for the last time. His term ends at midnight.

Their route was lined by the #SanctuaryRunners, where Irish ppl run alongside and in solidarity with, migrants, asylum seekers & refugees. Monica Pumpkin from Botswana presented #MichaelD & Sabina with yellow roses.

Ireland's Musk-fuelled, fascist shelter-burners are furious.

Feck 'em. I'm proud to have a twice-elected president who supported refugees. Go raibh maith agat, Michael D ❤

Oíche deireanach do Michael D. Higgins mar Uachtarán na hÉireann anocht. Bhí mé ag labhairt lena iar-bhearbóir ansin. Dúirt sé go nglacfadh sé a áit sa scuaine i gcónaí, agus go raibh sé béasach agus cairdiúil.
Go raibh maith agaibh Michael, Sabina agus na madraí
#MichaelDHiggins

President Michael D. Higgins on the people of Ireland as he leaves office tonight:

“How valuable it was to be able to join with them in engaging with the issues, projects and ideas that will help us to achieve the best of our country and the best representation of Ireland and its values abroad – an inclusive citizenship and a creative society in a real Republic.”

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/11/10/a-great-privilege-michael-d-higgins-thanks-public-for-support-as-he-departs-aras-an-uachtarain/

#ireland #MichaelDHiggins

Today is the last day of our greatest president – Michael D Higgins. His tenure has been one of duty, pride, and above all, representing Ireland with justice, peace, and compassion. He has stood for the vulnerable, championed human rights, and called for an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people. True leadership, as he has shown, is measured
by the dignity and hope it brings to others.
#Ireland #michaeldhiggins

'Michael Tea Higgins' has been joined by 'Catherine Connoll-Tea'.

Susan Banks from #Tallaght has a thriving online business crocheting #MichaelDHiggins tea cosies. Now #CatherineConnolly is the second #PresidentofIreland to keep your #tea warm. ❤

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1108/1542733-catherine-connolltea-president/

Prices by email to [email protected]

iepol #teacosy

#Irish President #MichaelDHiggins gives #Netanyahu and his facists a bloody nose.

"If you criticise Netanyahu's policies you are then described as being anti-Semitic. That is a disgrace and a slander and it has been a slander against Ireland, against individuals, including myself, people who for example who have worked all their lives in relation to human rights activity," President Higgins said.

Full story here: http://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0529/1515707-higgins-gaza/

#NeverStopTalkingAboutPalestine #Palestine

[11:21] President Higgins leads Irish tributes to Pope Francis

President Michael D Higgins has led Irish tributes to Pope Francis following his death this morning, saying there was a "warmth" to the Pope, who brought a "unique humility" to the role.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0421/1508691-ireland-pope/

#MichaelDHiggins #Irish #Francis #thismorning

[08:00] President Higgins to lead 1916 Rising ceremony at GPO

President Michael D Higgins will lead a commemoration ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising on O'Connell Street in Dublin this afternoon.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0420/1508368-1916-ceremony-dublin/

#MichaelDHiggins #1916 #O'ConnellStreet #Dublin #thisafternoon

Michael D Higgins (Mícheál D Ó hUigínn) was born on 18 April 1941 in Limerick. He is the ninth and current President of Ireland (Uachtarán na hÉireann), having taken office on 11 November 2011. He is an academic and poet as well as being a fluent Irish speaker.

A very good excuse, as if one was needed, to give the Saw Doctors' "Michael D rockin' in the Dáil" a spin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYg2IX0OdY0

#Ireland #IrishHistory #MichaelDHiggins #PresidentOfIreland #ÁrasAnUachtaráin #TheSawDoctors

[07:34] McIlroy Masters win a 'truly outstanding achievement'

President Michael D Higgins has joined political leaders from across the island in hailing Rory McIlroy's US Masters triumph at Augusta, describing it as a "truly outstanding achievement."

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0414/1507498-mcilroy-masters-tributes/

#MichaelDHiggins #RoryMcIlroy's #US #Augusta

In an effort to encourage people across the #USA , #Irish President #MichaelDHiggins promotes #Irish butter #KerryGold 😂.

#Trump #Tarrifs #USPolitics #recession #stockmarket #Crash #Ireland

[08:00] Speculation rife over runners and riders for Áras

With just seven months to go until the presidential election, speculation is rife as to a successor to Michael D Higgins, writes Sandra Hurley.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0322/1503397-presidential-election/

#MichaelDHiggins #SandraHurley

[13:11] Higgins calls for solidarity in St Patrick's Day message

President Michael D Higgins has called for a "renewed sense of solidarity" in his final St Patrick's Day message.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0314/1502102-micheal-d-higgins-st-patricks-day-message/

#MichaelDHiggins

[14:32] Legislation enables appointment of three junior ministers

President Michael D Higgins has signed into law legislation which clears the way for three Ministers of State to be able to take up office from next Tuesday.

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/0221/1498093-ministers-of-state/

#MichaelDHiggins #three #nextTuesday

[10:31] President 'right' to mention Middle East at event

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris has said President Michael D Higgins was "right" to mention the Middle East during his speech at the Holocaust commemoration in the Mansion House yesterday.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0127/1493118-harris-higgins-memorial/

#SimonHarris #MichaelDHiggins #theMiddleEast #Holocaust #MansionHouse #yesterday

[14:18] Higgins rejects call over speech at Holocaust memorial

President Michael D Higgins has said that he has strongly condemned antisemitism "again and again" throughout his career and he has rejected a call to withdraw from giving the keynote speech at next weeks National Holocaust Memorial Day.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0119/1491690-higgins-erlich/

#MichaelDHiggins #nextweeks #NationalHolocaustMemorialDay

[18:35] Chief Rabbi to attend memorial amid criticism of Higgins

Holocaust survivor and campaigner Tomi Reichental has confirmed he will attend this year's National Holocaust Memorial Day after criticism from Irish Jewish groups that President Michael D Higgins will deliver the keynote speech.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0117/1491495-president-higgins-holocaust-memorial-day-ireland/

#Holocaust #TomiReichental #year #NationalHolocaustMemorialDay #Irish #Jewish #MichaelDHiggins

[13:17] Judge orders return of silver centenarian coins, cheques

A judge has ordered the return of ten silver centenarian commemorative coins and cheques issued to the deceased father-in-law of convicted fraudster Margaret Bergin - to President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2025/0117/1491446-margaret-bergin-coins/

#ten #MargaretBergin #MichaelDHiggins #Uachtaráin

#Ireland / Jewish leaders object to President Higgins' Holocaust Memorial speech over Israel criticism

Some representatives of the Jewish community in Ireland have voiced their objection to President Michael D Higgins delivering the keynote speech at the upcoming #Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration. Their concerns stem from President Higgins' recent criticisms of #Israel, which they deem misinformed, including allegations regarding a leaked letter to Iran and intentions to resettle Egypt. They also feel he has not adequately addressed rising antisemitism in Ireland.

President Higgins' office has responded, stating he has repeatedly addressed antisemitism, called for the release of hostages and an end to fighting, and clarified his remarks regarding the letter and settlements.

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/12/17/president-michael-d-higgins-accuses-israel-of-deep-slander-over-anti-semitic-claims/

Reminder: Ireland's Chief Rabbi May 2024 (!) comments on civilian casualties in the genocide in Gaza:

[...] "I think… if you compare the ratios of civilians to terrorist casualties in this war, it's a very good ratio compared to other wars, historically. So there definitely are things that Israel could have done better, but overarchingly, yes, it's the responsibility of Hamas," he said.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41405711.html

@israel
@palestine
#IsraelOccupation
#IsraelWarCrimes
#HolocaustMemorialDay
#MichaelDHiggins
#GazaGenocide

[23:20] President Higgins leads Irish tributes to Jimmy Carter

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100.

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/1229/1488447-jimmy-carter-tributes/

#MichaelDHiggins #US #JimmyCarter #theageof #100

[09:22] President Michael D Higgins pays tribute to Irish troops and criticises suffering in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan in final Christmas message

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Irish troops overseas and criticised the ongoing war in Gaza in his final Christmas message in office.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/president-michael-d-higgins-pays-tribute-to-irish-troops-and-criticises-suffering-in-gaza-ukraine-and-sudan-in-final-christmas-message/a1865979217.html

#MichaelDHiggins #Irish #Gaza #Christmas

[01:01] Higgins praises soldiers abroad in last Christmas message

President Michael D Higgins has delivered his final Christmas message ahead of his term of office ending in November next year.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1220/1487480-president-christmas-message/

#MichaelDHiggins #Christmas #Novembernextyear

[13:38] 'Deep slander' to call Irish anti-Semitic, says President

President Michael D Higgins has said that to say the Irish people are anti-Semitic is a "deep slander" and it is a very serious business to do so simply because people disagree with the actions of the Israeli Prime Minister.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/1217/1486987-ireland-israel/

#MichaelDHiggins #Irish #anti_Semitic #Israeli

Michael Daniel Higgins (Mícheál Dónal Ó hUigínn) was born on 18th April 1941 in Limerick. He is the ninth and current President of Ireland (Uachtarán na hÉireann), having taken office on 11 November 2011.

A very good excuse to give the Saw Doctors 'Michael D rockin' in the Dáil' a spin (as if one was needed).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYg2IX0OdY0

#Ireland #IrishHistory #MichaelDHiggins #PresidentOfIreland #ÁrasAnUachtaráin #TheSawDoctors

Michael Daniel Higgins (Mícheál Dónal Ó hUigínn) was born on 18th April 1941 in Limerick. He is the ninth and current President of Ireland (Áras an Uachtaráin), having taken office on 11 November 2011.

A very good excuse to give the Saw Doctors 'Michael D rockin' in the Dáil' a spin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYg2IX0OdY0

#Ireland #IrishHistory #MichaelDHiggins #PresidentOfIreland #ÁrasAnUachtaráin #SawDoctors