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A Week with Ireland's New President

Gisele Scanlon | Posted 03.01.2012 | UK
Read More: Michael D Higgins, Irish President, Dublin, Ibsen, Maynooth College, David Norris, Ireland, Irish Politics, UK News
Gisele Scanlon

It's intimidating stepping behind the scenes to shadow Ireland's president. It's quite obvious to everyone that I'm a bit nervous taking the task on. Have you ever read George Orwell's essay on how to make the perfect cup of tea? I blurt these words out at the beginning as an ice-breaker. He smiles. Little did he know...I have my own Michael D Higgins story yet to tell.

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Michael Higgins Set To Be Irish President

PA | Posted 28.12.2011 | UK Politics
Read More: Sean-Gallagher, Michael Higgins, Irish President, Ireland, UK Politics News

Independent candidate for the Irish presidency and one-time opinion poll-topper Sean Gallagher has conceded defeat to the Labour Party's Michael D Hig...

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Sinn Fein Backs 'President McGuinness'

PA | Posted 17.11.2011 | UK
Read More: Pa, Irish-Presidential-Race, Ireland, Ireland Election, Irish President, Sinn Fein, Martin McGuinness, UK News

Sinn Fein is expected to formally endorse Martin McGuinness as its Irish presidential candidate at a top-level meeting in Dublin. ...

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Martin McGuinness Would Host Queen As Irish President

PA | Posted 17.11.2011 | UK
Read More: Irish-Presidential-Race, Ira, Irish President, UK News, Sinn Fein, Martin McGuinness, UK News

PRESS ASSOCIATION -- Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness would be willing to host the Queen if he were to become Irish President,...

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Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness Announces Run For President

PA | Posted 16.11.2011 | UK Politics
Read More: Sein Fein, Patrick McGuinness, UK Politics, Irish Politics, Irish Presidency, Ireland, Irish President, UK Politics News

PRESS ASSOCIATION -- Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness is to bid to become president of Ireland in a dramatic move that has stunned Irish politics. The...

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