PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has decided not to hire a speechwriter -- because he is scripting all of his key speeches himself.It also emerged that he had got the go-ahead from the Government to boost the salaries of two key staff -- and to hire an extra
THE reservoir of goodwill Ireland enjoys in the United States is both a source of inspiration and practical support, President Michael D Higgins told a New York gathering.Mr Higgins brushed shoulders with the elite of Irish America at the 37th annual Ame
President Michael D Higgins yesterday urged young Irish workers in New York to come home with their new skills when the time was right.He hit the ground running on his first full day in New York yesterday, packing in lots of engagements before lunch.The
Down 0-19 Mayo 0-17Mayo gave Down a bit of a scare in this well-contested first-round clash at McHale Park on Saturday.Leading by 0-11 to 0-7 at the interval, Down looked to have the measure of their opponents but a strong opening 20 minutes of the secon
IF President Michael D Higgins could offer one piece of advice to the ladies and gentlemen of the class of 2012.
AFTER weeks of debate and voting, the country has picked a painting showing a clandestine meeting between tragic lovers as their favourite piece of artwork.Frederic William Burton’s Hellelil and Hildebrand, The Meeting on the Turret Stairs, got 22 per ce
THE locals in Baku have been getting lessons in smiling, but having Jedward around surely means those lessons are no longer needed.The hyperactive 20-year-olds continued their charm offensive in Azerbaijan yesterday, visiting a local market, feeding thei
A BLOUSE worn by the late Princess Diana on her engagement and a copy of her wedding dress caught the eye of an African king and queen yesterday.On the first day of their visit here, King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho browsed thr
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