As Michael D Higgins ends his 14-year stretch as Ireland's president, Enda McClafferty looks back at his defining moments.

Apart from giving a positive impression of Ireland at home and abroad, what exactly does the role of the President involve, and what can the incumbent do when they eventually enter the Áras?

Her nephew writes a tribute to the incredible woman who fought the state on contraception ban — so she wouldn’t die by ...

Anne Flatley Ballintubber winner of the October 500 Club Draw being presented with her cheque by Finian Bourke and Fiona ...

The Ballinrobe Town U16 girls team recently recorded a superb 2-1 victory against Ballyvary Blue Bombers in the U16 girls Mayo Cup final, at United Park, Westport. The goal scorers for Ballinrobe on ...

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The Irish president is recognised by the public as an important symbol of unity and identity. There is strong attachment to the office as represented by the high approval ratings for Michael D Higgins ...

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When Éamon de Valera was leaving Áras an Uachtaráin in 1973, he sent an invitation to RTÉ staff to come out and visit. Buses lined up and the newsroom emptied as people took their chance to see the ...

Connacht Rugby's Barry O’Brien will take over as the Tribe's S&C coach. Eamon O’Shea, who is set to step back from his Galway role, at an Irish Examiner subscriber event before this year's All-Ireland ...