Tag Archives: Michael D Higgins

Irish/UK relations grow stronger following President Higgins’ State Visit

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The success of the Queen’s tour of Ireland, a visit by her Irish counterpart was always in the works and last week was the turn of our own President Michael D Higgins to pay a historic four day State Visit to the UK. Continue reading →

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Queen welcomes Britain’s Irish community to Buckingham Palace

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Queen of England opens the doors of Buckingham Palace to welcome over 300 guests representing the Irish community in Britain marking next month’s state visit to Britain by the Irish President Michael D Higgins. Continue reading →

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Remembering World Icon Nelson Mandela in Ireland

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Whilst we are always keen on highlighting all the latest news and trends in Ireland today I thought we would turn our gaze to international news as word has come through of the death of the great South African leader … Continue reading →

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