Your Royal Highnesses, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent:

A Thaoisigh, A Thánaiste:

A Chairde go léir:

Nach bhfuil sé cóir go dtréaslímid leis na gceoltóirí is leis na hamhránaithe den scoth atá ag glacadh páirt san ócáid cheiliúrtha seo.

[Isn’t it right and proper that we congratulate the first-rate musicians and singers who are taking part in this celebratory occasion.]

In this magnificent venue and on this wonderful and historic occasion, I wish to extend my thanks to a number…