President Michael D Higgins waves to the crowd whilst leaving Áras an Uachtaráin with his wife Sabina Higgins. [ Did Michael D Higgins change the nature of the presidency?Opens in new window ]Michael D Higgins sits in the study in Áras an Uachtaráin prior to leaving the residence for the last time as president on Monday. Photograph: Tony MaxwellMonica Pumpkin of the Sanctuary Runners presented flowers to Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina as they departed Áras an Uachtaráin on Monday evening. In a statement, Mr Higgins said that serving as president of Ireland was “a great privilege”. [ Michael D Higgins welcomes ex-rival Catherine Connolly to Áras with a word on ‘importance’ of the pressOpens in new window ]President-elect Catherine Connolly is greeted by Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin last week.

Source: The Irish Times November 11, 2025 03:07 UTC