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Michael D. Higgins, Irish sociologist and politician, 9th President of Ireland

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Michael D. Higgins

President of Ireland since 2011

Michael Daniel Higgins is an Irish politician, poet, broadcaster, and sociologist who has been serving as the president of Ireland since 2011. Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 having been nominated by the Taoiseach.…
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President of Ireland

Head of state of Ireland

The president of Ireland is the head of state of Ireland and the supreme commander of the Irish Defence Forces. The presidency is a predominantly ceremonial institution, serving as the representative of the Irish state both at home and abroad. Nevertheless, the office of…
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April 18

Day of the year

April 18 is the 108th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 257 days remain until the end of the year.
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