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The Dáil has agreed to pass a piece of legislation without a vote which will extend Rent Pressure Zones across the country. The bill will go to the Seanad today and it is expected to be signed into law by President Michael D Higgins tomorrow. Shane spoke to Housing Minister James Browne.

President Higgins and his wife Sabina hosted a Bloomsday Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin. Bloomsday, 16 June 1904, is the date immortalised in James Joyce's 1922 novel Ulysses and named after the book's protagonist Leopold Bloom. Each year, the President and Sabina host a special Bloomsday themed Garden Party to celebrate the work of James Joyce. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-a-bloomsday-garden-party-15-june-2025

Each year, the President and Sabina Higgins host a series of Garden Parties to celebrate the work of people and organisations who have been active in projects and areas that are central to the Presidency of Michael D. Higgins. The Garden Parties continue a tradition established by past Presidents, and over the course of 7 events, the President and Sabina will welcome people from all over the island of Ireland to Áras an Uachtaráin, its house and gardens. The first garden party of 2025 took place on 13 June, and celebrated community groups from around Ireland, including members from the National Youth Council of Ireland, Gaisce, the National Association for Youth Drama, the Immigrant Council, and the Irish Wheelchair Association.

Beidh an t-Uachtarán Michael D. Higgins in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe inniu, agus é ag bronnadh a chartlann Uachtaránachta ar an Ollscoil. Labhair an Dr. John Caulfield le Aoife Ní Chonghaile.

Pitbull returns to Dublin's 3Arena tonight, and the excitement is real. Who knew that President Michael D. Higgins was a fan of Mr. Worldwide? Hit play now to hear the episode in full!

San Francisco – A Ballymurphy Man/A Work in ProgressIf you live in the San Francisco area go along to the Vogue Theatre on 1st June to see a sneak preview of Trisha Ziff's film – A Ballymurphy Man.It's me telling my story, talking about the influences in my life and of our efforts to build the peace process. Trisha is still working on the final cut and The World Premier of her documentary film will take place in the Galway Film Festival on 12 July. But this is an opportunity for people in San Francisco to see the current work in progress.Tickets are available through the San Francisco Documentary Film Festival at sfdocfest2025.eventive.org/schedule or you can pay in person.The film begins at 7.30 pm and Trisha Ziff, the Director will be there for a Question and Answer.Verbal DisorderWhen I was younger I used to have a stammer. I don't know what age I was. Somewhere between seven and ten perhaps. A youngster! I grew out of my speech impediment, and I have very little recollection of my stammering phase but I was reminded of it when I was on the phone to a friend in Ard Oifig in Dublin last week.The Floodgates of HorrorUachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D Higgins does not mince his words when it comes to Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinian people. Last weekend he addressed the annual commemoration of Ireland's An Gorta Mór – The Great Hunger - of the 1840s. The commemoration is a reminder of our colonial experience and of a potato plight which became a genocide because of the policies of the British government. Over a million died and millions more fled. The Catastrophe – NakbaLast week Palestinians across the world commemorated the Nakba – The Catastrophe. In 1948 almost a million Palestinians fled as refugees from their homes as the Israeli state was forcibly carved out of Palestine. 

On this morning's Gift Grub, it was all about the glorious weather! Ian caught up with wee Daniel, who was driving a Mr Whippy van around Donegal, Bertie was in the middle of a breakfast barbecue, and President Michael D. Higgins was making the most of the pool in Áras an Uachtaráin. Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

President Michael D Higgins has lead tributes to Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed while carrying out a speed checkpoint in Dublin yesterday. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Pat to pay his tribute.

President Michael D. Higgins wants you to take on a life-changing challenge — Avril Ryan, CEO of Gaisce tells PJ Coogan how the ‘Be The Arrow' campaign is pushing adults and teens to learn, grow, and give back like never before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A huge security operation is underway in Vatican City today ahead of Pope Francis's funeral tomorrow. At least 200,000 people are expected to attend Saturday's outdoor service at St Peter's Square. It will draw heads of state and government from around the world, including US President Donald Trump, while President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tanáiste Simon Harris are all expected to attend. President Higgins and his wife Sabina will pay their respects at the Pope's lying in state today. Other world leaders, including Donald Trump, are expected to arrive in Rome this evening. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fr Brendan Quinlivan and Bishop Fintan Monahan.

The death has been announced of Mick O'Dwyer, the Kerry footballer and manager, who for decades was one of the most significant and influential figures in the GAA. President Michael D Higgins said he would be remembered as one of the greatest people ever to be associated with Gaelic Games. Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA, pays tribute...

On this morning's Gift Grub, Taoiseach Michéal Martin told Ian about the impending tariffs from the US and how they might affect the Irish economy. Michael Flatey feels worried, Michael O'Leary is ready to rebel, and Michael D Higgins is channeling pure patriotism. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

President Higgins’ second term ends in November. Discussion has already started as to who might run for the Presidency and who might be interested in the role. Names mentioned include MEP Sean Kelly, Senators Michael McDowell and Frances Black, and Eurovision winner Linda Martin. Students at Kerry College’s journalism, podcasting and radio course got the views of people in Tralee. Comment line caller Bríd Mhic Gearailt believes it’s vital that the next President is a fluent Irish speaker, like Michael D Higgins.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent // Gary Murphy, Professor of politics at DCU

President Michael D. Higgins will vacate the office later this year. So who are the likely candidates running to replace him? Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mail, and John Downing, Irish Independent Political Columnist give their predictions.

St Patrick's Day 2025 - Message from President Michael D. Higgins by Áras an Uachtaráin

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted an afternoon tea reception at Áras an Uachtaráin for members of communities from around the country. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-an-afternoon-tea-reception-12-03-25

Could Seán Kelly be preparing to succeed Michael D Higgins in the Áras? The Fine Gael Ireland South MEP is considering whether to launch his bid to be president of Ireland in November's presidential election. The Kerry native has previously been President of the GAA, as well as leader Fine Gael in the European Parliament. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sean Kelly.

With the Dáil firmly in place, there is another race on the horizon, and the rumour mill is buzzing around who might replace Michael D Higgins.But, what will potential candidates be looking to do at this stage, and how does a presidential candidacy differ from regular elections?To discuss, Kieran is joined by former Campaign Strategist Derek Mooney.

Crowds flocked to Dublin's 3Arena last night for the Premier League of Darts. Gerwyn Price saw off Luke 'The Nuke' Littler to claim his first Premier League title of the season. Some of the GIft Grub characters were spotted in the crowd too, including our president, Michael D Higgins. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· Letters from Independent TDs to to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy stating they will support the Government on a “case-by-case” basis has brough the true size of the coalition's majority into question.· The speculation around picks for the last 11 Seanad seats suggests Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris will opt for greater gender balance.· Incoming Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan, like the raft of other new senior ministers, will look to hit the ground running in his new role. Addressing dwindling Garda numbers and restoring a sense of safety to Dublin's city streets will be high on his priority list.· Although the contest to succeed President Michael D Higgins is not happening until late autumn, there are already some eye-catching, if unlikely, potential candidates, not least the Irish Times' own Fintan O'Toole. Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including the defunding of USAID and peace process absurdities, radical right momentum in Europe, and a Chitty-averse arts minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's one of Ireland's most intelligent, interesting and, at times, incendiary characters, and he's also one of the people I most love to interview. Eamon Dunphy, having put his podcast The Stand on pause after over 2000 episodes, is now embarking on his next adventure. And on this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast, he tells me all about it.But as you might expect from Dunphy, there are a few issues – and people – that are grinding his gears right now: Trump, Michael D Higgins, Elon Musk, and Fintan O'Toole to name but a few! He also tells some great stories from the heyday of the Dublin social scene, and we get a bit deep too, as Eamon shares his thoughts on ageing, life, and death.The Mario Rosenstock Podcast is sponsored by Delux BathroomsProduced by Patrick Haughey, AudioBrand

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall. * Inniu an chéad lá de mhí Feabhra. Is mise Niall Ó Cuileagáin. Tharla timpiste eitleáin in Washington oíche Dé Céadaoin nuair a bhuail eitleán paisinéirí le héileacaptar Black Hawk. Bhí an t-eitleán de chuid American Airlines ag teacht anuas chuig an rúidbhealach nuair a tharla an tuairt leis an héileacaptar. Thit an dá aerárthach isteach san abhainn Potomac agus cuireadh tús le misean cuardaigh agus tarrthála ar an bpointe. Mar sin féin, is cosúil nar tháinig duine ar bith de na 60 paisinéirí eitleáin nó den triúr saighdiúirí sa héileacaptar slán ón dtimpiste. Tá sé tagtha chun solais go raibh go leor scátálaithe fíoracha ar an eitleán ag teacht thar n-ais go Washington tar éis craobhchomórtais in Kansas. D'fhógair an Kremlin sa Rúis go raibh na hiarchuraidh domhanda Yevgenia Shishkova agus Vadim Naumov ar bord an eitleáin. Tharla ócáidí comórtha ar fud an domhain dosna daoine a fuair bás agus a mhair tríd an Uileloscadh an tseachtain seo. Bhí an ócáid is mó ar siúl sa champa géibhinn in Auschwitz sa Pholainn. Saoradh an campa sin ar an 27 Eanáir 1945 agus mar gheallair sin, bíonn Lá Comórtha an Uileloiscthe ar siúl ar an lá sin gach bliain. Fuair sé mhilliún Giúdach bás san Uileloscadh, chomh maith le daoine de mhionlaigh eitneacha eile, mar thoradh ar na coireanna in aghaidh na daonnachta déanta ag na Naitsithe le linn an Dara Cogadh Domhanda. D'fhreastail an Taoiseach Micheál Martin ar an ócáid in Auschwitz agus réachtáladh ócáid chuimhneacháin i mBaile Átha Cliath chomh maith inar thug an tUachtarán Michael D. Higgins óráid. Tharraing a óráid conspóid, áfach, nuair a rinne sé tagairt don scrios in Gaza faoi láthair. Baineadh croitheadh as rialtas Mheiriceá agus as na comhlachtaí in Silicon Valley an tseachtain seo nuair a eisíodh samhail Intleachta Saorga nua sa tSín darb ainm DeepSeek. Is bota cómhrá é DeepSeek, cosúil le ChatGPT, agus tá saineolaithe ana-thógtha leis an dteicneolaíocht. Chuaigh an aip go barr na liostaí íoslódála, rud a chuir imní ar cheannairí teicneolaíochta i Meiriceá, toisc gur mhaígh DeepSeek gurchruthaíodar an tsamhail go saor i comparáid le samhlacha Meiriceánacha ar nós OpenAI. Tá DeepSeek níos saoire mar ní úsáideann sé mórán sliseanna agus de bhrí na nuachta san, chaill an comhlacht sliseanna, Nvidia, $600 milliún Dé Luain– an caillteanas margaidh is mó i stair na Stát Aontaithe. Léirigh an tUachtarán Trump a imní faoin dteicneolaíocht bíodh is gur cheiliúir rialtas na Síne an aip nua. Ach is léir nach bhfuil an Intleacht Shaorga so saor ón mbolscaireacht: nuair a chuir an BBC ceist air faoi na heachtraí i gCearnóg Tiananmen sa bhliain 1989, dúirt DeepSeek nach raibh sé ábalta an cheist a fhreagairt. * Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an aip ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta. * GLUAIS aerárthach - aircraft scátálaithe fíoracha - figure skaters an Uileloscadh - the Holocaust coireanna in aghaidh na daonnachta - crimes against humanity samhail - prototype sliseanna - (computer) chips

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins this presented this year's Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad at a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin. The MC for the event was Doireann Ní Bhriain. This year's ten recipients are: Séamus Coleman, Republic of Ireland international football captain Patrick Leahy, Former United States Senator Aduke Gomez, Irish-Nigerian scholar Rosalind Scanlon, Artistic Director of Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, London Professor Enrico Terrinoni, translator of Irish literature into Italian Orla Kiely, fashion designer Sr Teresa McKeon, missionary and educator in Sierra Leone (in absentia) Mary O'Neill, legal advocate in Los Angeles Pam O'Mahony, Irish community supporter in Australia Stella O'Leary, Observer to the International Fund for Ireland The Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad recognise the service given to this country or to Irish communities abroad by those who live outside Ireland. The Awards were established by the Government following the 2011 Global Irish Economic Forum as a means to recognise the contribution of members of the Irish diaspora and were first awarded in 2012. To date, 120 people have been conferred with the award. Speaking at the ceremony, President Higgins said: “The Presidential Distinguished Service Awards enable us, as a nation, to recognise those members of our global family who have contributed, in their different ways, so significantly to Ireland's reputation on the international stage as a country that understands the migratory experience, its challenges, responsibilities and the part that transience plays in all of our shared lives. This evening's awardees follow in the footsteps of all those others, heralded or unheralded, feted or forgotten, whose quiet determination to make a contribution beyond the self makes us all proud of them and whom we also remember here today. That spirit of generosity, and those qualities of an inward being and an inclusive outward gaze which so exemplify the best of our Irishness, have been practically and magnificently demonstrated by our honoured guests through their lives, their work, and their contribution of distinguished service to Ireland and to Irish communities abroad. Mar Uachtarán na hÉireann, may I thank you deeply for representing Ireland so well, and for your personal efforts, service, sacrifices, and contribution to the achievement of excellence in your various fields. Mo bhuíochas libh uilig.”

Daniel Epstein-O'Dowd representative for the Jewish Community in Ireland sits down with Shane Coleman to discuss Michael D. Higgins' controversial speech at the Holocaust Memorial event in Dublin.

Tom Hand, whose daughter Emily was held hostage by Hamas, speaks to Ciara Kelly about the controversy surrounding Michael D Higgins' speech at the Holocaust Memorial Event.A number of protesters walked out during President Michael D Higgins's speech at the Holocaust Memorial Day event on Sunday.

Amongst protests and walkouts, President Michael D. Higgins read at a ceremony yesterday marking Holocaust Memorial Day.It comes as the Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder had asked the President not to attend the ceremony due to comments he made in the past. So, should he have listened to this request?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Lior Tibet, Jewish-Israeli woman based in Dublin, and one of the protesters at the event.

At 2 o'clock, Micheál Martin was voted Taoiseach by the Dáil. He then travelled to Áras an Uachtaráin to get his seal from Michael D. Higgins. With his Cabinet coming together, Kieran is joined by The Irish Examiner's Special Correspondent Mick Clifford, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West and Housing Spokesperson, Eoin O'Broin, and Mandy Johnston, Presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk to discuss what this next Government looks like.

Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich told the Pat Kenny Show on Monday that she was not invited to speak at this year's Holocaust Memorial event in Dublin. This revelation comes as President Michael D Higgins rejected the Ambassador's call for him to cancel an address he is set to deliver at the service. Joining Shane to discuss further was Maurice Cohen Chair of the Jewish Representative Council.

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States today and on this morning's Gift Grub, Michael D Higgins let loose. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Stephen Watt is the Provost Professor of English at Indiana University. His research interests include drama and theatre of the 19th and 20th centuries, Irish Studies, and the contemporary university and his recent works include Bernard Shaw's Fiction, Material Psychology, and Affect: Shaw, Freud, Simmel (2018), “Something Dreadful and Grand”: American Literature and the Irish-Jewish Unconscious (2015), and Beckett and Contemporary Irish Writing (2009). In this interview he discusses his new book, From the 'Troubles' to Trumpism: Ireland and America, 1960-2023 (Anthem Press, 2024), a personal history of Irish, American and Irish-American politics and culture since the 1960s. The essays in this book combine historical investigation with cultural criticism to illuminate the present moment, particularly the present American moment. In this regard, the dates 1960 and 2023 in the book's subtitle are by no means accidental. The first three chapters concern the history of America's relationship with Ireland during the administrations of the presidents whose terms spanned the immediate pre-history and history of the Troubles. After a glance backward at American and Irish relations in the nineteenth century, the first chapter focuses on the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic president in America's history and the first to visit Ireland during his term of office. It also juxtaposes Kennedy's jubilant 1963 trip to Ireland with Ronald Reagan's more complicated homecoming in 1984. From there, the book traces Irish-American connections via the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as Michael D. Higgins. Aidan Beatty is a lecturer in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Stephen Watt is the Provost Professor of English at Indiana University. His research interests include drama and theatre of the 19th and 20th centuries, Irish Studies, and the contemporary university and his recent works include Bernard Shaw's Fiction, Material Psychology, and Affect: Shaw, Freud, Simmel (2018), “Something Dreadful and Grand”: American Literature and the Irish-Jewish Unconscious (2015), and Beckett and Contemporary Irish Writing (2009). In this interview he discusses his new book, From the 'Troubles' to Trumpism: Ireland and America, 1960-2023 (Anthem Press, 2024), a personal history of Irish, American and Irish-American politics and culture since the 1960s. The essays in this book combine historical investigation with cultural criticism to illuminate the present moment, particularly the present American moment. In this regard, the dates 1960 and 2023 in the book's subtitle are by no means accidental. The first three chapters concern the history of America's relationship with Ireland during the administrations of the presidents whose terms spanned the immediate pre-history and history of the Troubles. After a glance backward at American and Irish relations in the nineteenth century, the first chapter focuses on the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic president in America's history and the first to visit Ireland during his term of office. It also juxtaposes Kennedy's jubilant 1963 trip to Ireland with Ronald Reagan's more complicated homecoming in 1984. From there, the book traces Irish-American connections via the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as Michael D. Higgins. Aidan Beatty is a lecturer in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Stephen Watt is the Provost Professor of English at Indiana University. His research interests include drama and theatre of the 19th and 20th centuries, Irish Studies, and the contemporary university and his recent works include Bernard Shaw's Fiction, Material Psychology, and Affect: Shaw, Freud, Simmel (2018), “Something Dreadful and Grand”: American Literature and the Irish-Jewish Unconscious (2015), and Beckett and Contemporary Irish Writing (2009). In this interview he discusses his new book, From the 'Troubles' to Trumpism: Ireland and America, 1960-2023 (Anthem Press, 2024), a personal history of Irish, American and Irish-American politics and culture since the 1960s. The essays in this book combine historical investigation with cultural criticism to illuminate the present moment, particularly the present American moment. In this regard, the dates 1960 and 2023 in the book's subtitle are by no means accidental. The first three chapters concern the history of America's relationship with Ireland during the administrations of the presidents whose terms spanned the immediate pre-history and history of the Troubles. After a glance backward at American and Irish relations in the nineteenth century, the first chapter focuses on the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic president in America's history and the first to visit Ireland during his term of office. It also juxtaposes Kennedy's jubilant 1963 trip to Ireland with Ronald Reagan's more complicated homecoming in 1984. From there, the book traces Irish-American connections via the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as Michael D. Higgins. Aidan Beatty is a lecturer in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Watt is the Provost Professor of English at Indiana University. His research interests include drama and theatre of the 19th and 20th centuries, Irish Studies, and the contemporary university and his recent works include Bernard Shaw's Fiction, Material Psychology, and Affect: Shaw, Freud, Simmel (2018), “Something Dreadful and Grand”: American Literature and the Irish-Jewish Unconscious (2015), and Beckett and Contemporary Irish Writing (2009). In this interview he discusses his new book, From the 'Troubles' to Trumpism: Ireland and America, 1960-2023 (Anthem Press, 2024), a personal history of Irish, American and Irish-American politics and culture since the 1960s. The essays in this book combine historical investigation with cultural criticism to illuminate the present moment, particularly the present American moment. In this regard, the dates 1960 and 2023 in the book's subtitle are by no means accidental. The first three chapters concern the history of America's relationship with Ireland during the administrations of the presidents whose terms spanned the immediate pre-history and history of the Troubles. After a glance backward at American and Irish relations in the nineteenth century, the first chapter focuses on the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic president in America's history and the first to visit Ireland during his term of office. It also juxtaposes Kennedy's jubilant 1963 trip to Ireland with Ronald Reagan's more complicated homecoming in 1984. From there, the book traces Irish-American connections via the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as Michael D. Higgins. Aidan Beatty is a lecturer in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The Jewish community in Ireland have objected to President Michael D Higgins giving the keynote speech at the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration later this month. Shane discussed the objections with Oliver Sears, Founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland.

Senior representatives of the Jewish community in Ireland have objected to President Michael D Higgins giving the keynote speech at the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration in Dublin later this month.What do you think?Is it right for our President to speak at the Holocaust memorial day in Dublin?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire, Daniel O'Dowd-Epstein, Lior Tibet and Dorcha Lee, retired Army Colonel and Peacekeeper.

Stephen Watt is the Provost Professor of English at Indiana University. His research interests include drama and theatre of the 19th and 20th centuries, Irish Studies, and the contemporary university and his recent works include Bernard Shaw's Fiction, Material Psychology, and Affect: Shaw, Freud, Simmel (2018), “Something Dreadful and Grand”: American Literature and the Irish-Jewish Unconscious (2015), and Beckett and Contemporary Irish Writing (2009). In this interview he discusses his new book, From the 'Troubles' to Trumpism: Ireland and America, 1960-2023 (Anthem Press, 2024), a personal history of Irish, American and Irish-American politics and culture since the 1960s. The essays in this book combine historical investigation with cultural criticism to illuminate the present moment, particularly the present American moment. In this regard, the dates 1960 and 2023 in the book's subtitle are by no means accidental. The first three chapters concern the history of America's relationship with Ireland during the administrations of the presidents whose terms spanned the immediate pre-history and history of the Troubles. After a glance backward at American and Irish relations in the nineteenth century, the first chapter focuses on the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic president in America's history and the first to visit Ireland during his term of office. It also juxtaposes Kennedy's jubilant 1963 trip to Ireland with Ronald Reagan's more complicated homecoming in 1984. From there, the book traces Irish-American connections via the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as Michael D. Higgins. Aidan Beatty is a lecturer in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Ireland anti-NATO?That's been the feeling by some, especially outside of Ireland, after Michael D. Higgins called any calls for increased military spending “appalling”.Shashank Joshi, the Defence Editor of the Economist, joins Kieran to discuss.

John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University.

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· The panel started by teasing out the convoluted and somewhat undemocratic Seanad election process. Is it better to be on the inside or the outside panel? And how important is it for nominees to possess sufficient qualifications?· Does Sinn Féin need to change its message and personnel after so long in opposition? Could it be time for a reshuffle despite the party's strength in areas like housing and finance?· The decision on who will be the third leg of the next government edges ever closer, with Independent Ireland, the Regional Independent Group and the Healy-Rae brothers all still in contention. But what kind of ministries are in the offing?· And speaking at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition, President Michael D Higgins described Nato's call for increased military spending as ‘appalling'. Will his frequent comments on international affairs set a precedent for his successor? Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, on Elon Musk and the AfD, Justin Trudeau's legacy, and planning refusal for 900 apartments in Dundrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 1,000 students from across the island of Ireland will flood through the doors of the RDS in Dublin to participate in the 61st Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, which represents the 25th year that BT Ireland has stewarded the exhibition. The participants will begin their unforgettable BTYSTE experience this morning, setting up their projects and preparing for the first round of judging, which will be carried out by 85 leading experts from Ireland's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academic and industry sectors. The first round of judging will be completed after the official opening of the exhibition this afternoon by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. A supporter of the BTYSTE for many years, President Higgins' address to students and their teachers this afternoon will be particularly momentous as it will be his last in office. Throughout President Higgins' terms in office, his championing of the exhibition has inspired many young people to explore their passion for STEM by entering the BTYSTE. The opening ceremony will be streamed live from 2pm on the BTYSTE website and on Facebook Live. The 2025 BT Ireland Executive Leaders Forum As the RDS Dublin fills up with many young people seeking to change the world for the better, BT Ireland, in partnership with Business in the Community Ireland (BITC) and the American Chamber (AmCham), will hold an exclusive Executive Leaders Forum for business leaders this morning. This year's forum will focus on the importance of collaboration for expanding Ireland's STEM pipeline. Broadcaster Áine Kerr will MC today's Forum, and speakers will include Managing Director of BT Ireland, Shay Walsh, as well as 2024 BTYSTE winner Seán O'Sullivan, who will talk about the importance of fostering STEM interest from an early age. Companies represented at the event's panels include IDA Ireland, American Chamber, Analog Devices, NOW Group, Fidelity Ireland, and ServiceNow. Speaking ahead of the first day of the exhibition today, Mari Cahalane, Head of the BTYSTE said: "This year marks 25 years since BT Ireland became custodian of the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition and is an extremely special occasion for me as I have been privileged be part of the organisational proceedings on behalf of BT Ireland since then. Since its inception in the 1960s, the exhibition epitomises BT Ireland's purpose, 'connect for good', setting many of the brightest young minds that this country has ever seen on the path to change the world, and we could not be prouder to help evolve this incredible event in the last twenty-five years. "BT Ireland's team of almost 180 volunteers will be ensuring that the participants and their teachers will enjoy a BTYSTE experience this year that they will never forget. I would like to thank them for all their hard work, and to our esteemed guest, President Higgins, for his unwavering support over the years, helping us and all involved keep the BTYSTE prominently on the national agenda each year." The BTYSTE opens to the public from Thursday, January 09 to Saturday, January 11, with a full programme of fantastic events and special acts for everyone to enjoy, including all student projects being on display throughout. Additionally, over 60 brilliant stands from the exhibition's partners, including the Department of Education,Analog Devices, Amgen, RTE, Stripe, BT, Re-turn, Permanent TSB, will be on display in the RDS. Tickets to the BTYSTE can be purchased at https://ticketing.btyoungscientist.com or at the venue. Visitors can plan their visit to the RDS in advance by downloading the?free?BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition app, available on Android and Apple devices. Full of helpful information, the app includes an exhibition map, a search tool for student projects and exhibitors, a schedule of events, as well as links to the BTYSTE social networks for live updates throughout the event. For more information on the exhibition, please visit th...

Christmas Message from President Michael D. Higgins 2024

Israel's move to close its embassy in Ireland means the diplomatic rift between our two countries is wider than ever, with potentially big implications for Ireland.Israel has called Taoiseach Simon Harris, as well as the entire country, anti-Semitic. He, however is holding firm, and insists Ireland will not end its criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.President Michael D Higgins has also responded, saying it is “deep slander” to accuse the Irish people of being anti-Semitic because of criticisms of the Israeli government.Israel's Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich has been at the forefront of her country's criticism of Ireland and she spoke to Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy, who tells In the News what's behind Israel's move, why now – and how damaging it is – potentially – for Ireland.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mícheál Lehane, on President Michael D Higgins' comment that to say the Irish people are anti-Semitic is a "deep slander" and the latest developments on government formation.

On Saturday 7 December, President Michael D. Higgins switched on the Christmas tree lights at Áras an Uachtaráin. Each year, the President and Sabina Higgins welcome families to Áras an Uachtaráin, to be present for the official switching on of the Christmas lights. Since his inauguration, President Higgins has made a determined effort to open Áras an Uachtaráin to members of the public, and he has invited countless people and organisations that work on initiatives to promote social change, inclusion and practical solidarity to visit the house and surrounding gardens.

Before the Ireland Fiji game kicked off on Saturday afternoon in the Aviva, the Fijian team showed their appreciation for our President, Michael D Higgins by kneeling in front of him as a mark of respect. President Higgins believes this should happen a lot more in this country!!

Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomed the Irish Paralympic Team to Áras an Uachtaráin. The President invited the team that represented Ireland with such distinction at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games to the Áras in order to officially acknowledge the achievements of the Team in Paris over the summer of 2024. Those in attendance included, among others, Orla Comerford, who won a bronze medal in the Women's 100m sprint, Katie-George Dunlevy who won gold in the Women's individual time trial and silver medals in the Women's road race and Women's individual pursuit and her Pilot Linda Kelly, and Róisín Ní Riain, who won bronze in the 100m breaststroke. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-reception-for-team-ireland-paris-2024-paralympics

Bronnfaidh Institiúid Chultúir na Briotáine gradam ar an Uachtarán Michael D. Higgins ag searmanas anocht in Áras an Uachtaráin, mar aitheantas ar a chuid oibre ag cur chun cinn cultúir agus teangacha na dtíortha Ceilteacha.

Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones to look back on the week in politics:· The budget was somewhat overshadowed this week by stories with far less cost involved, but no shortage of outrage – not least the final cost of Government Buildings security hut hitting €1.4 million and the row over the announcement of new sports capital grant funding for local clubs. · Sinn Féin's alternative budget has many worthy pledges but is ultimately futile without the party's hands actually being on the levers of power.· And the controversy around a letter of congratulations President Michael D Higgins sent in July to Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian was reignited at a United Nations event in New York last Sunday.Plus, the panellists pick their favourite IT reads of the week:· Michael McDowell on the Government's advanced administrative sclerosis.· Mark Hennesy wrote of former taoiseach Leo Varadkar's contention that immigration numbers have risen too quickly here.· And Mary Carolan's piece on the use of ‘inappropriate' slang and cultural references in a judgment concerning a Co Clare wind farm.Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we delve into a fascinating hypothetical for Ireland's future: could Conor McGregor really be our next President in 2025? From the quaint leadership of Michael D. Higgins, to McGregor's brash, larger-than-life personality, the shift would be nothing short of dramatic. But what does this say about modern Irish politics and the world we're living in? As global politics continues to throw us curveballs, we're not ruling anything out. Beyond the political theatre, we turn our focus to a more grounded topic—progress. Sean Keyes from Progress Ireland joins us to discuss how his think tank is dedicated to solving Ireland's infrastructure challenges, tackling the country's underperformance despite its huge potential. How can Ireland overcome its stumbling blocks and unlock a future filled with opportunities? We look at the bigger picture of what it really means to move forward in an increasingly complex world. Tune in for a discussion that spans politics, progress, and everything in between. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.