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Higgins is the subject of the song "Michael D. Rocking in the Dáil" by popular Tuam band The Saw Doctors. The song first appeared as a B-side on the 1994 single "Small Bit of Love" and is also on the 2002 compilation Play It Again, Sham!. [144]
Sabina Mary Higgins [2] (née Coyne; born 15 September 1941 [1]) is an Irish actress, political activist and the wife of the current president of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. Early life [ edit ]
On 4 April 2019 Michael D. Higgins, the President of Ireland, appointed her to his Council of State. [13] She was a part of the Finding Power collection by Joe Caslin displayed in the National Gallery of Ireland. [14] Burke appeared on the long-running BBC Radio 4 programme Desert Island Discs (hosted by Lauren Laverne) on Sunday 17 May 2020.
O'Malley was born in 1964 to Una O'Higgins O'Malley, a writer, and Eoin O'Malley, a heart surgeon. [1] [2] [3] She is a granddaughter of Kevin O'Higgins, the Minister for Justice who was assassinated in 1927. [4] She has five brothers, including Chris O'Malley. [3] [5] She was educated at Trinity College Dublin and King's Inns. [6]
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President Michael D Higgins has faced calls to state unequivocal support for the Ukrainian cause and oppose Russian aggression amid the furore created by his wife Sabina’s letter.
Michael D. Higgins: Judge of the Court of Appeal; In office 17 June 2019 – 2 June 2023: Nominated by: Government of Ireland: Appointed by: Michael D. Higgins: Judge of the High Court; In office 22 September 2014 – 17 June 2019: Nominated by: Government of Ireland: Appointed by: Michael D. Higgins: Personal details; Nationality: Irish: Spouse
She is the daughter of Michael D. Higgins, a former Labour Party politician and current President of Ireland. [2]Higgins studied English and philosophy at University College Dublin, [2] and took an MPhil in theatre and cultural studies at Trinity College Dublin, and a Fulbright MA in sociology at The New School in New York City.