Michael D. Higgins was elected President of Ireland with far more votes than any politician in the country's history.

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.…

2011 Irish presidential election

The 2011 Irish presidential election was the thirteenth presidential election to be held in Ireland, and was contested by a record seven candidates. It was held on Thursday, 27 October 2011. The election was held to elect a successor to Mary McAleese, with the winner to be…