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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.

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a reception to mark the 75th anniversary of the Civil Defence in Ireland.

The President and Sabina Higgins received a number of Trade Union Representatives to Áras an Uachtaráin to mark May Day.

Each year, the President and Sabina Higgins mark St. Patrick's Day by hosting a reception for groups and people that have made a particular contribution to Irish society. This year the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a reception celebrating the President's 'Samhlaíocht agus An Náisiún – Imagination and The Nation' initiative. 'Samhlaíocht agus An Náisiún – Imagination and The Nation' is an initiative to highlight the powerful and transformative role of art and creativity in the evolution of Ireland as a republic and an idea. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-st-patricks-day-reception-celebrating-samhlaiocht-agus-an-naisiun-imagination-and-the-nation

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

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.

On Thursday, 12th December 2024, 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-december-2024

On the evening of the first day of the 2024 State Visit by H.E. Tô Lâm, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, President and Sabina Higgins hosted a State Dinner in honour of their guest. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-state-dinner-in-honour-of-h.e-to-lam-president-of-the-socialist-republic-of-vietnam

Paints, pigments and the perfume of old paper. Love objects and the love of books. More from Culture Night at Áras an Uachtaráin, hosted by President Higgins and Sabina Higgins (and other past Miscellany live recordings), with Nell Regan, Aingeala Flannery, Lemn Sissay, Sharon Hogan and Séamus Barra Ó Súilleabháin

The President and Sabina Higgins received representatives of the Dunnes Stores Anti-Apartheid Strikers at Áras an Uachtaráin. 19th July is the 40th anniversary of the commencement of the Dunnes Stores Anti-Apartheid strike, which commenced on 19 July 1984 when Mary Manning refused to handle the sale of grapefruit from South Africa. To mark the anniversary, the President and Sabina met with strikers Liz Deasy, Karen Gearon, Sandra Griffin, Mary Manning, Theresa Mooney, Vonnie Munroe McCue, Cathryn O Reilly, Alma Russell and Michelle Sherlock at the Áras.

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a special Presidential Concert, celebrating Irish Music Month 2024. In his speech President Higgins recognised the many different groups, organisations and individual citizens who have contributed so much to Irish music, whether as musicians, songwriters, singers, composers or the many who work in the wider music sector, including in Irish radio. The concert was the final in a series of Garden Parties held at Áras an Uachtaráin, organised by the President and Sabina Higgins, to celebrate people and organisations who work on themes that the President wishes to highlight. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-concert-celebrating-irish-music-month-and-local-radio-stations

In the penultimate Garden Party of 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a garden party celebrating the trade union movement. Through the theme of this garden party, President Higgins reflected, and celebrated, the trade union movement all that has been achieved in the long and difficult struggle for workers' rights in Ireland, and across the globe. The garden party celebrated the work of current and past activists fighting for workers' rights and standing in solidarity with colleagues, fellow citizens, and with people all over the world, in struggles against injustice, inequality and exclusion in the workplace. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-higgins-host-a-garden-party-celebrating-the-trade-union-movement

The theme of the fifth garden party of 2024 was ‘Life Below Water' – Protecting our Oceans, Sustainable Development Goal 14. The President and Sabina Higgins welcomed members of our communities and activists who are dedicating themselves to fostering a sustainable future for the citizens of Ireland and beyond. In his speech, President Higgins reaffirmed our commitment to safeguarding, conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and the vast and vital marine resources that our oceans provide.

On Tuesday 25 June 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted the fourth in a series of seven garden parties being held at Áras an Uachtarain this summer. In his speech the President highlighted the work of those who have enriched the lives of others and who provide support services and the hand of friendship to those within our society who are in special need of care or assistance. The tradition of hosting Garden Parties in Áras an Uachtaráin was commenced by the first President of Ireland, Douglas Hyde. Each year, thousands of members of the public and representatives of organisations across the country are welcomed to the Áras at a series of Garden Parties. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-community-day-garden-party-25-july-2024

On Saturday, 22th June 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Family Day garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin. At the third Garden Party of 2024, President Higgins acknowledged various organisations across different sectors of society all of whom work tirelessly to improve the conditions for families in all their forms.

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Garden Party celebrating communities in all their diversities. In his speech the President acknowledged members of communities, community groups and activists who are building inclusive communities across Ireland. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-garden-party-celebrating-communities-in-all-their-diversities-2024

Vision: The Story of Sister Margaret Coyne tells the remarkable story of Irish nun Sister Margaret Coyne, who ran an eye clinic near the Ethiopian-Eritrean border for decades, saving the sight of countless thousands - often in the midst of war, conflict and famine.Produced and presented by her nephew John Higgins, her story is told in her own words and through the eyes of the Ethiopian and Irish people who know and worked with her - from her sister Sabina Higgins, to the Spanish doctors who stumbled across her clinic and started an international NGO to support her work, to Ethiopian people living in Ireland and those who live there now - as the Tigray region where she lived once again finds itself embroiled in a brutal civil war.Vision: The Story of Sister Margaret Coyne is edited, presented and produced by John Higgins of As the Crow Flies Productions, with sound mixing by Neil Kavanagh of Coach House Media. With special thanks to Proyecto Vision and The Daughters of Charity. Funded by Coimisiún na Mean with the television licence fee.Photo credit: John Higgins/Ivo Rovira

On Saturday 9 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. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-the-annual-tree-lighting-ceremony-2023

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted special Presidential Concert, celebrating Irish music. The concert was part of a series of Garden Parties at Áras an Uachtaráin, organised by President and Sabina Higgins to celebrate people and organisations who work on themes that the President wishes to highlight. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-concert-celebrating-irish-music-reimagined

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Garden Party celebrating individuals who have dedicated their lives to making a positive impact in their communities with an emphasis on the importance of sports referees. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-garden-party-recognising-community-groups-2023

On Saturday, 24th June 2023, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Family Day garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin. At the third Garden Party of 2023, President Higgins acknowledged various organisations across different sectors of society all of whom work tirelessly to improve the conditions for families in all their forms. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-family-day-garden-party-2023

On 21 June 2023 the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Garden Party celebrating Women's Advocacy Groups. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-garden-party-to-celebrate-womens-advocacy-groups-2023

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 2023 took place on 18 June, and celebrated Bloomsday, one of the most significant days on Ireland's literary calendar. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-bloomsday-garden-party

Each year, the President and Sabina Higgins mark St. Patrick's Day by hosting a reception for groups and people that have made a particular contribution to Irish society. This year the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a reception in Áras an Uachtaráin celebrating the Irish Film, Audio-Visual and Performing Arts Communities. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-st-patricks-day-reception-celebrating-irish-film

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a lunch celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The National Women's Council. President Higgins has been a long-time advocate of gender equality and women's rights. In 2015 the President committed to being a HeForShe Champion at the invitation of then-UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, in support of UN Sustainable Development Goal number 5 - to end gender-based violence. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-lunch-celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-national-womens-council

The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, welcomed the President of Malta, H.E. Dr George Vella, and his wife Mrs Miriam Vella on a State Visit to Ireland, commencing on Wednesday 1st March and continuing to Friday 3rd March 2023. The State Visit by President Vella reciprocates the State Visit of President Higgins to Malta in May 2022, and served to strengthen the historical, cultural, educational and diplomatic ties between the two countries. On the evening of the first day of the State Visit by H.E. Dr George Vella, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a State Dinner in honour of their guests.

https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-higgins-host-afternoon-tea-reception President and Sabina Higgins hosted an afternoon tea in Áras an Uachtaráin with groups from across Ireland. Among those in attendance was Emily O'Brien, from Rosslare, Co. Wexford, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her daughters Carol O'Brien, Mellory O'Brien, Joan Walsh and Sheelagh O'Brien Also present was Retired Captain Thomas Gunn and his family. Captain Gunn's father, the late Colonel Thomas Gunn, led National Army troops into what was then the Viceregal Lodge (now Áras an Uachtaráin) to take over the building from British troops on 14 December 1922.

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a reception for staff and volunteers of the Irish Coast Guard Service at Áras an Uachtaráin marking 200 years of the Irish Coast Guard. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-reception-for-staff-and-volunteers-of-the-irish-coast-guard-service

On Saturday 10 December 2022, President 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. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-annual-tree-lighting-ceremony

On the evening of the first day of the State Visit by H.E. Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a State Dinner in honour of their guest. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-a-state-dinner-in-honour-of-h.e-mr-marcelo-rebelo-de-sousa-president-of-the-portuguese-republic

Sabina Higgins has called on the HSE to let new mothers spend a longer time in hospital learning how to breastfeed, rather than being “thrown out” after giving birth. What has been your experience? Did you feel like you were being kicked out? Or were you dying to get home after giving birth?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tá an tUachtarán, Mícheál D Higgins agus a bhean, Sabina Higgins, an Taoiseach, Mícheál Martin agus an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha, Simon Coveney le bheith ag seirbhís i gcuimhne na Banríona Eilís 2 in Ardeaglais Naomh Áine i mBéal Feirste inniu

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall. * Inniu an séú lá de mhí Lúnasa. Is mise Sibéal Dempsey. Bhí bean chéile Uachtarán na hÉireann, Sabina Higgins, páirteach i gconspóid an tseachtain seo mar thoradh ar litir a scríobh sí chuig an Irish Times maidir lena thráchtaireacht ar an gcogadh san Úcráin. Sa litir, atá bainte de shuíomh idirlín an Árais anois, scríobh Sabina go raibh díomá uirthi nár spreag an nuachtán aon idirbheartaíocht ar son sos cogaidh a d'fhéadfadh teacht ar shocrú síochána. Dúirt an Taoiseach nár shíl sé go raibh sé seo ar neamhréir le seasamh an rialtais, a bhí i gcónaí den tuairim go raibh an t-ionradh mídhleathach agus mímhorálta. D'eisigh oifigigh an Uachtaráin ráiteas freisin ag rá gur cháin sé an t-ionradh arís agus arís eile. D'fháiltigh ambasadóir na Rúise in Éirinn, Yuriy Filatov, roimh thuairimí Sabina, ag rá go raibh moladh Mrs Higgins ar neamhréir le seasamh na Rúise. Tá an scannán Gaeilge, An Cailín Ciúin, roghnaithe mar iontráil Oscars na hÉireann don Phríomhscannán Idirnáisiúnta is Fearr. Bunaithe ar an úrscéal ‘Foster' le Claire Keegan, tá an scannán suite sna hochtóidí agus leanann sé cailín óg darb ainm Cáit a chuirtear chun fanacht lena gaolta ar feadh samhraidh faoin tuath in Éirinn. Ba é an scannán, a stiúraigh Colm Bairéad, an chéad scannán i nGaeilge a léiríodh ag an bhféile scannán i mBeirlín agus tá iliomad gradam buaite aige cheana féin, lena n-áirítear gradaim Acadamh Scannán agus Teilifíse na hÉireann. Rinneadh é mar chuid de scéim dar teideal Cine4, tionscnamh léiriúcháin agus forbartha a chuireann maoiniú ar fáil do phríomhscannáin a dhéantar i nGaeilge. Roghnófar cúig scannán idirnáisiúnta déag anois agus nochtfar an gearrliosta deiridh de chúig cinn roimh an searmanas i mí Eanáir. Deireadh seachtaine suntasach a bhí ann do spórt na mban. Bhí ceithre chéad nócha a haon míle duine as breis agus caoga tír ag féachaint ar chluiche ceannais Pheil na mBan Dé Domhnaigh idir an Mhí agus Ciarraí. Fanann an Mhí mar Sheaimpíní na mBan d'Éirinn le scór deiridh de thrí a deich in aghaidh seachtar do Chiarraí. I Sasana, rinne ‘the Lionesses' ceiliúradh chomh maith agus iad ag buachan an choirn i gCraobhchomórtas na hEorpa 2022 den chéad uair i gcoinne na Gearmáine. Ba é seo an chéad bhua mór ag foireann Shasanach freisin ó bhuaigh na fir in 1966. Tá na himreoirí tar éis spreagadh a thabhairt d'iarrthóirí an Pháirtí Choimeádaigh ó shin a chinntiú gur féidir le “gach cailín óg” peil a imirt ar scoil. * Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta. * GLUAIS ar neamhréir le - inconsistent with idirbheartaíocht - negotiation príomhscannán - feature film iliomad - a great many scór deiridh - final score iarrthóirí - candidates

This week Aoife Moore, the newly minted Political Correspondent for the Sunday Times Ireland if you don't mind, takes us through the week's news, from Sabina Higgins' letter to the Lionesses Euro victory. (You love it when we talk about sport, we're so good at it.) I chat to fashion designer Olivia Rubin about the journey to her brand, why inclusivity is important to her and what impact offering plus sizes across her whole range has had on her business. Finally, for the week that's in it, My Pod on Paper host Orlaith Condon takes us through the week's entertainment stories, from the Love Island final to Beyonce's tricky release week.Recommendations:Big BoysQueer as FolkP-Valley Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le linn cuairt an Taoisigh go Gaeltacht Chiarraí inné, labhair sé lenár dTuairisceoir faoi litir Sabina Higgins agus phleananna Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhísí Sláinte feachtas vacsaínithe a reáchtáil don bholgach moncaí.

Listeners react to Sabina Higgins' statement regarding her letter.

Gabija Gataveckaite, political reporter at the Irish Independent, reports on Sabina Higgins' statement clarifying her comments on the war in Ukraine.

Una Kelly gets reaction to the statement of Sabina Higgins on her letter about the war in Ukraine.

Calls are still being made for Sabina Higgins to apologise for a letter she posted on the President's official website. On this morning's Gift Grub, Paschal Donohoe and Leo Varadkar visited Áras an Uachtaráin to have words with the President's wife. Michael D was so overcome with emotion he burst into song.

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Listeners discuss Sabina Higgins' letter about the war in Ukraine.

Jason Corcoran, freelance journalist covering Russia, reports on reaction from both Russia and Ukraine to Sabina Higgins' letter published in The Irish Times on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The controversy continues over Sabina Higgins' letter on the Russian-Ukrainian war. Dr. Laura Cahillane , Senior Lecturer in law at the University of Limerick joined Sean to discuss if this signals the President is looking to evolve his role and be more politically active.

The President and Sabina Higgins garden party season drew to a close with a very special concert, a great celebration of the joy and power of music, particularly gospel music, and all it contributes to the cultural life of our nation. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-gospel-music-concert

On Wednesday, 29th June, 2022, the President and Sabina Higgins celebrated the many different groups, organisations and individuals who contribute so much to our rich music and arts scene across the country and particularly through the medium of Irish traditional music. Some of the artists included Harpist Siobhan Flynn, TheBonny Men , John Francis Flynn and the Kilfenora Céilí Band. MC for the night was Kieran Hanrahan. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-traditional-irish-music-concert

https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-community-garden-party-26-june-2022 At Áras an Uachtaráin, President and Sabina Higgins offered a warm welcome to those members of communities and activists who are working to promote a sustainable future for our citizens across Ireland and out into the world.

21st June, 2022, Brookfield Farm, Coolbawn, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-bloomsday-garden-party-2022

https://president.ie/en/diary/details/sabina-officially-opens-the-breast-care-centre-at-beaumont-hospital On Friday, 3rd June, 2022, Sabina Higgins officially opened a new Breast Care Centre at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

32 Questions with the First Woman of Ireland, live from the London Irish Centre in Camden.