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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 · Feb 29, 2024

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 · Nov 30, 2023

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 · Nov 26, 2023

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 · Nov 3, 2023

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 · Nov 2, 2023

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 · Oct 26, 2023

Ireland has no plans to expel Israeli ambassador, Varadkar insists

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

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

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 · Oct 16, 2023

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 · Oct 9, 2023