President of Ireland - Wikipedia
The president of Ireland (Irish: Uachtarán na hÉireann) is the head of state of Ireland and the supreme commander of the Irish Defence Forces. The president holds office for seven years, and can be elected for a maximum of two terms. [2]
Michael D. Higgins - Wikipedia
Higgins ran for a second term as president of Ireland in 2018 and was re-elected in a landslide victory. Higgins attained the largest personal mandate in the history of the Republic of Ireland, with 822,566 first-preference votes. Higgins's second presidential inauguration took place on 11 November 2018.
Welcome | President.ie | President of Ireland
Learn about the history of the Irish Presidency since 1938 with archive video, audio and images. Welcome to the website of the President of Ireland.
List of heads of state of Ireland - Wikipedia
The office of president was established in 1937, in part as a replacement for the office of governor-general that existed during the 1922–1937 Irish Free State. The seven-year term of office of the president was inspired by that of the presidents of Weimar Germany .
The President | Michael D Higgins | President of Ireland
Nov 11, 2011 · A passionate political voice, a poet and writer, academic and statesman, human rights advocate, promoter of inclusive citizenship and champion of creativity within Irish society, Michael D. Higgins has previously served at almost every level of public life in Ireland, including as Ireland’s first Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht.
The Presidents of Ireland: 1938–Present - ThoughtCo
Jul 31, 2019 · Perhaps the most famous Irish politician of the presidential era (and with good reason), Eámon de Valera was taoiseach/prime minister and then president of the sovereign, independent Ireland he did so much to create.
Michael D. Higgins | Biography, Facts, Party, & Age | Britannica
Nov 8, 2024 · Michael D. Higgins (born April 18, 1941, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland) is an Irish politician, human rights activist, university lecturer, and poet who began serving as president of Ireland in 2011.
The President | Welcome | President of Ireland
Welcome from President Higgins. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you, wherever you may be, to the official website of the President of Ireland. It is my hope that this website reflects the themes and ideas of my Presidency as set out in my inaugural address (link) in November 2011.
Who is the President of Ireland? - WorldAtlas
Apr 24, 2019 · Currently, the president of Ireland is Micheal D. Higgins. The history of the position of president in Ireland dates back to 1937 when the office was established by the Irish constitution.
Presidential elections in Ireland - Citizens Information
Nov 11, 2011 · The President of Ireland (Uachtarán na hÉireann) is elected directly by the people of Ireland for a term of 7 years. The President can then run for re-election for another 7-year term but may not serve more than 2 terms. The current President is Michael D. Higgins. He was inaugurated on 11 November 2011 and re-elected in October 2018.
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