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This evening President Higgins read from the unfinished Dylan Thomas poem "Elegy"

Higgins pays tribute to poet Dylan Thomas in Wales

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Dylan Thomas, calling him "one of the great giants of poetry" as Wales celebrates the centenary of the birth of one of its most celebrated literary figures.

News • 27 Oct 14

The new law extends the scope of FOI legislation

President signs new FOI Act into law

The new Freedom of Information Act was signed into law by President Michael D Higgins today.

News • 14 Oct 14

Food and drink companies are exhibiting at the festival

President describes bloom festival as unique event

Tens of thousands of visitors are expected in the Phoenix Park in Dublin today for the third day of Bloom, the country's largest gardening food and family event.

News • 31 May 14

There are approximately 50,000 undocumented Irish in the US

President Higgins hopeful for undocumented Irish

President Michael D Higgins has said that he is optimistic about the future of the undocumented Irish in the US, saying he was confident their situation would improve within the next year.

News • 09 May 14

Both President Michael D Higgins and Queen Elizabeth gave speeches at tonight's banquet

Irish and British becoming 'even better friends'

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has said the Irish and British are becoming good and dependable neighbours and even better friends, in a speech during President Michael D Higgins' State visit to the UK.

News • 08 Apr 14

Crowds attacked by baton-charging police on 'Bloody Sunday' 1913 (Photo: RTÉ Stills Library)

State commemorates 1913 Lockout in Dublin

The State Commemoration of the 1913 Lockout has taken place in Dublin, exactly 100 years after police attacked crowds at the start of Ireland's largest-ever industrial dispute.

News • 31 Aug 13

(L-R) Elizabeth and Dr Tiede Herrema met with President Michael D Higgins

Kidnapped Dutch industrialist meets President

Dutch industrialist Tiede Herrema, who was kidnapped almost 40 years ago in Limerick by the IRA, has met President Michael D Higgins.

News • 28 Jun 13

President Higgins has encouraged people to speak Irish for Bliain Na Gaeilge 2013

Irish denial a human rights issue, says Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has said that to prevent people from speaking their own language is a denial of human rights.

News • 23 May 13

President Higgins laid a wreath to commemorate those who died during the Easter Rising

President and Taoiseach attend 1916 ceremony

President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny have attended the annual Easter Rising commemoration ceremonies at Arbour Hill in Dublin.

News • 08 May 13

President Michael D Higgins was guest of honour at the Enterprise Ireland organised business breakfast

President highlights strong UK/Ireland trade links

Twenty Irish businesses along with their UK clients or prospective customers attended a special business breakfast in Manchester this morning.

Business • 23 Nov 12

President Michael D Higgins at the Irish Famine Memorial in Liverpool

President lays wreath at Liverpool Famine memorial

President Michael D Higgins has begun a three-day official visit to the northwest of England.

News • 22 Nov 12

Jobs a major concern for young people - report

Unemployment, the future of the economy and education are some of the biggest concerns amongst young people in Ireland, according to a report published today.

News • 17 Nov 12

President gives service award to Irish abroad

Philanthropist Chuck Feeney and the late Australian rules footballer Jim Stynes are among the first people to receive a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish abroad.

News • 15 Nov 12