Michael Daniel Higgins (Irish: Mícheál Dónal Ó hUigínn; born 18 April 1941) is an Irish politician, poet and broadcaster who served as the president of Ireland from November 2011 to November 2025.

Nov 11, 2011 · Michael D. Higgins (born April 18, 1941, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland) is an Irish politician, human rights activist, university lecturer, and poet who served as president of Ireland from …

Nov 11, 2011 · Throughout his life, Michael D. Higgins has campaigned for human rights and for the promotion of peace and democracy in Ireland and in many other parts of the world, from Nicaragua …

Aug 22, 2025 · Michael Daniel Higgins, often known as Michael D. Higgins, is a name that resonates deeply within Irish culture and politics. Serving as the ninth President of Ireland since 2011, Higgins …

Apr 18, 2021 · Higgins rose to national prominence in 2011 when he won an unexpected victory in the presidential election as the Labour Party candidate, but the Limerick-born President had a long and …

Nov 11, 2025 · What are Michael D Higgins' plans after his presidency? Here is what he is doing next.

Nov 20, 2025 · It would be difficult to argue that the eloquent speeches of Michael D Higgins had any material effect. Former president presented with portrait by union’s general secretary at Galway...

Oct 23, 2025 · There were cheers as Michael D and Sabina Higgins left Áras an Uachtaráin which is located in Dublin's Phoenix Park. President Higgins travelled to hospital in Dublin by arrangement on...

Today as President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins is patron of the Galway National Park and an well known advocate for the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Dec 15, 1994 · Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 having been nominated by the Taoiseach. Elected in 1981 as a Teachta Dála (TD), he …