Independent candidate secures near 70% in early tallies while protest votes reach unprecedented levels Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is on course for a comprehensive victory in Ireland’s presidential election, with early tallies showing her claiming close to 70% of votes in multiple constituencies, while a coordinated campaign has driven spoiled ballots to historic highs. Speaking … Read more
Today, Irish President Michael D. Higgins will be bestowed with an honorary doctorate from the esteemed University of Manchester, UK. The honor, a Doctorate of Letters honoris causa, recognizes President Higgins’ remarkable contributions to literature and public life. University Chancellor Nazir Afzal will confer the honor upon President Higgins at the ceremony. President Higgins embarked … Read more
Leo Varadkar, the Prime Minister of Ireland, has announced his resignation following a special cabinet meeting this morning. In an emotional address, Varadkar cited personal and political reasons for his decision. He will also step down as the president and leader of the Fine Gael party. Varadkar expressed satisfaction with his tenure as Prime Minister, … Read more
Irish President Michael D. Higgins, 82, has left the hospital after a seven-day stay for fatigue-related observation. Admitted to St James’s Hospital in Dublin last Thursday, tests revealed no major health issues. The president returned to office yesterday as a precautionary measure. The president’s office expressed gratitude for the hospital staff’s care. Higgins will attend … Read more
Dublin – Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins, 82, has been admitted to St James’s Hospital in Dublin due to a mild form of weakness, according to hospital officials. He will remain under constant medical observation until Thursday, during which his blood pressure will be monitored. Despite concerns, the hospital spokesman assured the public that there … Read more
Dublin, Ireland – In a turn of events, 82-year-old Irish President Meehol D. Higgins was admitted to the hospital last night due to feeling unwell. The Rashtrapati Bhavan conducted initial inspections, leading to the decision for further tests and hospitalization. President Higgins, however, remains in stable condition, and all test results have come back positive, … Read more