The Irish Times

All is changed, changed utterly

Analysis: Britain and Ireland are delighted with the successful State visit

Sat Apr 12 2014 - 01:10

Higgins hails honest approach to history binding nations

President tells of poignant moment when memories of IRA father flooded back

Fri Apr 11 2014 - 20:33

President meets lambs, pigs and horses on third day of state visit

Sabina Higgins snuggles newborn animal as couple goes to Oxfordshire farm

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 14:04

Higgins emphasises economic ties in Guildhall speech

President tells 700 guests at banquet that cultural, economic and social links now ‘flow so evenly and naturally’

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 09:12

Cameron extends warm welcome to VIP lunch guest at Number 10

British PM emphasises positive state of Anglo-Irish relations

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 06:31

British royal to attend 1916 ceremonies

Government to invite a senior member of British royal family to Rising anniversary

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:01

Hospital visit a tonic for proud Irish staff

Quiet gathering meant an awful lot to all concerned

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:01

All the world’s a stage for Sabina Higgins

President’s wife enjoys visit to Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:01

SF denounces senior Conservative’s wish to see McGuinness shot by dissidents

Tebbitt’s hopes that republican faction will shoot Sinn Féin figure dismissed as ‘unacceptable’

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00

Higgins says he supports England in World Cup

‘I look ahead two months to Brazil and say that if Ireland cannot be at the World Cup finals, then I will raise a glass to England to go all the way,’ says President

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00

Irish scientists overlooked in favour of artists, says President

‘I have always been critical of Francis Bacon but I have decided to leave it till another day,’ President tells Royal Society

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00

An official welcome for another Irish president

Opinion: Sean T O’Kelly was welcomed by lord mayor of Plymouth and Baron Roborough

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 00:01

Higgins tells Cameron he’s ‘absolutely delighted’ to be in UK

President Higgins is attending a banquet at the Guildhall in London this evening

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 21:55

Kenny keen for queen to take part in 1916 commemorations

‘As a Government we will work out what is the best thing to do about this’

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 15:58

Higgins thanks Cameron for ‘incredible reception’

British prime minister says it is remarkable how Anglo-Irish relations have been transformed

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 14:34

Lunch with Cameron among highlights on second day of state visit

President Michael D Higgins continues his four day visit to Britain

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 07:43

Tricolour and Union Jack fly side by side in Windsor

The President’s visit has started in a blaze of tributes and pageantry

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 02:33

Welcoming eyes of friendship shine through the pomp

Two nations let out a most hearfelt and longed for sigh of relief

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:05

President Michael D Higgins honours contribution of Irish parliamentarians

Contribution of emigrants also marked

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00

Castle tour starts with a bang

Stirring 21-gun salute signals start of President’s state visit

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00

President Michael D Higgins’ visit to Palace of Westminster ‘historic’

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00

President’s state visit trumped in British media by baby prince’s Australia trip

Guardian editorial stresses importance of ‘landmark visit’

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00

Countries should live together as friends, says queen Elizabeth

President Higgins thanks monarch for her kind, generous welcome and warm hospitality on first day of State visit

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00

Irish fashion makes the cut at start of President’s state visit

Sabina Higgins’s wardrobe for the visit was nearly all bought from about a dozen Irish designers

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00

President Michael D Higgins hails new relationship with UK

Higgins acknowledges 'mutual respect, friendship and co-operation'

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 01:00

Full text of President Higgins address to State Banquet

The following is the full text of the address given by President Michael D. Higgins to a State Banquet in Windsor Castle this evening

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 21:31

Higgins says Ireland and the UK have ‘gained strength’ from one another

President Higgins and Queen Elizabeth address State Banquet at Windsor Castle

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 21:27

Higgins pays tribute to Irish parliamentarians in House of Commons

President says idealism of O’Connell served to guide, many years later, the momentous Good Friday Agreement

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 17:01

President greeted by Prince of Wales at Irish Embassy

Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina greeted by Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 13:14

President says pain of past must be dealt with

Higgins and wife fly into Heathrow where they are greeted by Irish Ambassador

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 09:33

Higgins arrives in London for four-day State visit

President and his wife driven away from Heathrow in a maroon coloured Bentley flying an Irish tricolour

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 17:15

Invitation to Windsor Castle ‘very significant’, President says

Ahead of first state visit to Britain Higgins urges Irish not to be ‘crippled’ by memories of past

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 15:06

Irish in post-war Britain ‘funded’ Irish economy with remittances

London-Irish centre hosts discussion on being Irish in Britain ahead of Higgins visit

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:01

Irish designers in the spotlight in London

Costume designer Joan Bergin will accompany Sabina Higgins to Britain

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Anglo Irish speak

Quotes that defined the relationship between the two countries

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 08:42

Key votes on EU and Scotland will impact Ireland

Outcome of two key referendums will shape future British- Irish relations

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:05

An Irish past and a British present

For Patrick Duffy, and many others, the links between the two states are deeply personal

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:02

Older legacy fades by popular demand

There’s no point in denying our troubled history, but culture has constructed a shelter from the storm, bringing people together in remrkable ways

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:01

Two nations with a shared narrative

Spirit of friendship and partnership has continued to grow between Ireland and Britain, writes President Michael D Higgins

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00

How Ireland and the UK became closer than ever

Economically, politically and socially, Ireland and Britain have never had a better relationship

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00

Irish ambassador in London ready for President

Dan Mulhall sees promising future for Anglo-Irish relations as he awaits first State visit by Irish head of State

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00

Caring for a nation: recognising the contribution of Irish NHS workers

Irish nurses, doctors and administrators in the NHS to be honoured during the presidential visit

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 01:00

Final step to normal relations of Harp and Crown

The visit of President Higgins to Britain represents the normalising of relations after a century of division

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00

Britain to pay respects at Easter Rising centenary

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers and Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan lay foundation stone for memorial to remember the Irish dead from the first World War

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 01:00