Áras an Uachtaráin
Historic residence · Phoenix Park, Ireland
Writers & poets
History
Áras an Uachtaráin, formerly the Viceregal Lodge, is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of Ireland.
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About Michael D. Higgins
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.
From the Wikipedia article “Michael D. Higgins”, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Visiting
This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.
