President

Shot in cinéma-vérité from the get-go, director Camilla Nielsson's latest documentary signals straight away that something monumental is about to happen, regardless of the viewer’s awareness of the recent and continuing political situation…

Contrary to popular belief, when the president of the USA wants to travel long distances he doesn't climb into a large medieval catapult and get launched vaguely in the direction of his desired destination. Air Force One, his preferred…

Diaspora: from the Greek word diaspeirein "to scatter about, disperse," from dia "about, across" + speirein "to scatter". The word "diaspora" was not used in the Irish context until Mary Robinson did so, powerfully sending a message…

It's 30 up for The Suss. The political podcast for Ireland's locked out generation also turns 1 this week. Ever wondered why we do what we do? This week we're in a laid back mood, more akin to having a loose chat in the smoking area of…

Every seven years this ancient land holds a contest to see who can become first of the tribe. Can he who is grey of hair and wise of spirit prevail to hold his place? Or will victory belong to one of the usurping dragons? This is not an…

Irish presidential elections are rare and brutal, but voters have chosen some truly remarkable and inspiring people for the role. Perhaps more than the role of Taoiseach, the presidency has reflected the hopes and values of Irish people and…

Well apparently it’s been seven years since the last Presidential election so I guess we need to find Ireland's Next Top President even though most people seem happy enough with the current one and do not actually want a Presidential race.…

This episode of WriteStuff features interviews with President Michael D. Higgins and Professor Geraldine Higgins at the opening of Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, a new exhibition featuring Heaney’s archives at the new Bank of Ireland…

Films that deal directly with political figures are going to exist in a stasis of sorts - if they’re too critical of the individual’s politics, then one side of the divide can hurl criticism. If they’re not critical enough, the other side…

The Prophets are Weeping President Michael D Higgins has released a new poem tackling extremism and displacement inspired by the flight of people in Northern Iraq and Syria. The poem was completed before the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris…