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11-09-16 Speech at National Famine Commemoration 11-09-16 Speech at National Famine Commemoration
In his address to the annual National Famine Commemoration, President Michael D. Higgins reflected on the economic and political factors that contributed to the famine and the impact it had on Irish society.
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President hosts a reception for the Irish Heart Foundation on the occasion of their 50th anniversary President hosts a reception for the Irish Heart Foundation on the occasion of their 50th anniversary
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Óráid Uachtaráin Micheál D. Ó hUigínn le linn dó saothar ealaíne de chuid Edward Delaney a nochtadh Óráid Uachtaráin Micheál D. Ó hUigínn le linn dó saothar ealaíne de chuid Edward Delaney a nochtadh
President Michael D Higgins officially unveiled ‘Scáileanna na mBád’ by Mayo-born sculptor Edward Delaney.
The sculpture, erected by the community of An Cheathrú Rua on the Coral Strand/Trá an Dóilín, is the last major piece completed by the late Edward Delaney and was donated by his family to mark his many decades of work at his sculpture park and workshop in the area.
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Speech at a reception for Team Ireland Rio 2016 Speech at a reception for Team Ireland Rio 2016
Members of Team Ireland who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics were being honoured at a special reception hosted by President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins.
President Higgins invited the athletes and their coaches to Áras an Uachtaráin to personally congratulate them on their achievements at the Olympic Games and on their role as representatives of Ireland on the international sporting stage.
For details see http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-a-reception-for-team-ireland-rio-2016
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Morning Ireland -Diarmaid Ferriter on President’s speech at Béal na mBláth commemoration Morning Ireland -Diarmaid Ferriter on President’s speech at Béal na mBláth commemoration
President Michael D. Higgins became the first serving President of Ireland to deliver the oration at the annual Béal na mBláth Commemoration.
The event takes place each year on the Sunday closest to August 22nd, the day in 1922 when General Michael Collins, commander-in-chief of the Irish army, was killed in an ambush during the Civil War.
President Higgins' oration took place in the year that Ireland marks the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, when Collins was aide de camp to Joseph Plunkett in the GPO.
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“Remembering Michael Collins In 2016” - Oration At Béal Na MBláth Commemoration “Remembering Michael Collins In 2016” - Oration At Béal Na MBláth Commemoration
President Michael D. Higgins became the first serving President of Ireland to deliver the oration at the annual Béal na mBláth Commemoration.
The event takes place each year on the Sunday closest to August 22nd, the day in 1922 when General Michael Collins, commander-in-chief of the Irish army, was killed in an ambush during the Civil War.
President Higgins' oration took place in the year that Ireland marks the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, when Collins was aide de camp to Joseph Plunkett in the GPO.
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Speech at Official Opening Of Fleadh Cheoil Na HÉireann 2016 Speech at Official Opening Of Fleadh Cheoil Na HÉireann 2016
Speech at official opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2016
Ennis, Co. Clare, 14 August 2016
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Speech at State ceremonial event on Patrick Pearse’s contribution to the Irish language Speech at State ceremonial event on Patrick Pearse’s contribution to the Irish language
Full text: http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-attends-state-ceremonial-event-as-part-of-the-ireland-2016-centen
On 7 July 2016 President Michael D. Higgins gave the keynote address at a ceremony in honour of Patrick Pearse’s contribution to the Irish language.
The ceremony formed part of 'An Teanga Bheo' strand of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. The revival of the Irish language was a core ambition of many of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, based on a vision of an independent Ireland with its own spoken and written language.
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Speech At The Opening Of The George Eogan Cultural And Heritage Centre Speech At The Opening Of The George Eogan Cultural And Heritage Centre
Speech by President Michael D. Higgins
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Opening of the George Eogan Cultural and Heritage Centre
Nobber, Co Meath
Tuesday, 5th July 2016 -
Speech at Community Day Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin Speech at Community Day Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin
The final event in the 2016 series of Garden Parties is the Community Day party.
Each year, President and Sabina Higgins open up Áras an Uachtaráin for a series of Garden Parties celebrating the work of people and organisations active on themes of citizenship and community - themes that are central to the Presidency of Michael D. Higgins.
The Community Day event pays tribute to communities, voluntary groups and active citizens, "wherever they are working, in whatever way”
This year, the President arranged for the France vs. Ireland soccer match to be shown at the event.
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President Gives The Opening Address At The 7th Annual TASC Conference President Gives The Opening Address At The 7th Annual TASC Conference
“Achieving Sustainable Development: Of Principles and Some Obstacles”
Speech by President Michael D. Higgins
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TASC Annual Conference
Croke Park, Dublin
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Speech at a Garden Party marking the International Day of Yoga Speech at a Garden Party marking the International Day of Yoga
On 21 June, President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins once again opened up Áras an Uachtaráin to members of the public, for the 6th event in a series of summer Garden Parties.
This event was focused on the theme of yoga and well-being, in celebration of an ancient tradition that embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, as recognised by the United Nations.More info via http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-united-nations-international-day-of-yoga-garden-party
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President gives an address at the Living Well Together Beyond 2016 conference President gives an address at the Living Well Together Beyond 2016 conference
On 4 June, President Michael D. Higgins visited Ballycastle, where he gave the gave the keynote address at a conference entitled "Living Well Together Beyond 2016".
He spoke of 'ethical remembering' and 'narrative hospitality' and drew on his knowledge of the Irish language and classical learning to illustrate his thoughts.
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President Officially Opens The Dalkey Book Festival President Officially Opens The Dalkey Book Festival
Speech by President Michael D. Higgins
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Dalkey Book Festival
Dalkey, Co. Dublin
Thursday, 16th June 2016 -
President hosts “Children seen and heard 1916 - 2016” event President hosts “Children seen and heard 1916 - 2016” event
As part of the "Ireland 2016" centenary commemorations programme, a series of workshops took place with children and young people, between the ages of 8 and 18, in Ireland and Northern Ireland, to find out what things they liked about Ireland and what things they would like to change in the Ireland of 2116.
Over 300 children and young people who participated in those workshops are invited to attend a special ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin, hosted by President Michael D. Higgins, to remember the children who died in 1916, and to share their vision for Ireland in 2116.
The grounds of Áras an Uachtaráin will be transformed for the occasion where children will be able to enjoy playing popular games from 1916. The ceremony will include a lantern ceremony and naming of the children who lost their lives during the Rising, a presentation by some of the children on their vision for the future, the burying of a time capsule and a special tree-planting ceremony.
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Speech at a Garden Party to Mark Bloomsday 2016 Speech at a Garden Party to Mark Bloomsday 2016
Speech at a Garden Party to Mark Bloomsday
Áras an Uachtaráin, 12 June 2016
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Speech at the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Donor Awards Ceremony Speech at the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Donor Awards Ceremony
Speech by President Michael D. Higgins
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Irish Blood Transfusion Service Donor Awards Ceremony
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin 9
Friday, June 10th, 2016 -
Speech At A Garden Party To Mark The Sustainable Development Goals Speech At A Garden Party To Mark The Sustainable Development Goals
President hosts a Garden Party to acknowledge individuals and organisations working to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals agreed in New York in September, 2015
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President Michael D. Higgins addressing representatives of Pieta House President Michael D. Higgins addressing representatives of Pieta House
On 8 June, President and Sabina Higgins hosted a group of staff and volunteers of Pieta House, an organisation for the prevention of self-harm or suicide.
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