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Person: The President of Ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Denis Lehane: Sounds of little feet a distant memory
Denis Lehane: Sounds of little feet a distant memory
I’ve been writing these columns for the past 10 years, says Denis Lehane.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2015

President Higgins pays tribute to human rights activist
President Higgins pays tribute to human rights activist

The President of Ireland has paid tribute to the determination and courage of human rights activist Inez McCormack during a special event in Belfast today.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2013

President hails handshake between Queen and McGuinness
President hails handshake between Queen and McGuinness

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has hailed plans for an historic handshake between the Queen of England and Martin McGuinness.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2012

President washed dishes on visits to nuns

LIVING in silence and prayer, former president Mary McAleese enjoyed a cloistered existence for a number of days each year with the Poor Clare nuns.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2011

McAleese raises human rights issues with Chinese

The President of Ireland was in salubrious company as she met her Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2003

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