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A number of protesters stood and turned their backs to President Michael D Higgins as he delivered his speech during the ...

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A Co Armagh poet has been conferred with a prestigious honour by President Michael D Higgins. Paul Muldoon from Portadown ...

A recurring theme is portentous declarations presenting Ireland as the most liberal, peace-loving country in the world and ...

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s service in All Souls Church in Belfast. The renowned poet died in hospital at the age of 85 ...

Security staff forcibly removed a woman who objected to the president's remarks, while others who turned their backs on ...

Ten people including Republic of Ireland captain Séamus Coleman have received the Presidential Distinguished Service Award ...

Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad recognize the contribution of members of the Irish diaspora.

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard.