Wednesday, 29th March, 2017

Time: 17:00

Location: Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin

President Higgins presented the inaugural Kerry Association in Dublin Arts Award to Professor Brendan Kennelly.

President Higgins presented a bespoke piece of Dingle Crystal to Brendan and in his address paid tribute to his close personal friend, and fellow poet. The President spoke of Brendan’s ‘immense’ influence on Irish arts and society.