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Michael D. Higgins
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1941
Michael Daniel Higgins is an Irish politician, poet and broadcaster who served as the president of Ireland from November 2011 to November 2025. Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 and a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1981 to 1982, returning to the Seanad from 1983 to 1987 and the Dáil from 1987 to 2011. He served as minister for arts, culture and the Gaeltacht from 1993 to 1997 and as mayor of Galway from 1981 to 1982 and 1990 to 1991.
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About Michael D. Higgins
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1941
Michael Daniel Higgins is an Irish politician, poet and broadcaster who served as the president of Ireland from November 2011 to November 2025. Entering national politics through the Labour Party, he served as a senator from 1973 to 1977 and a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1981 to 1982, returning to the Seanad from 1983 to 1987 and the Dáil from 1987 to 2011. He served as minister for arts, culture and the Gaeltacht from 1993 to 1997 and as mayor of Galway from 1981 to 1982 and 1990 to 1991.
Michael D. Higgins combines his role as the ninth President of Ireland with a prolific career as a poet and writer.
Born in Limerick in 1941, he has dedicated much of his literary work to exploring the natural beauty of Ireland.
His background as a political scientist and politician is intertwined with his artistic sensitivity across his eleven published works.
He is a passionate advocate for natural heritage, notably through his study on the Burren National Park.
His writing reflects a deep commitment to the Irish landscape and the cultural identity of his country.
