Friday, 21st April, 2017

Time: 12:30

Location: Birr Castle, Co. Offaly

President Michael D. Higgins launched the 'Giants Grove' project, the largest grove of giant redwood trees in the world outside of California.

The plantation of redwood trees is a collaborative initiative by the owners of Birr Castle, Lord and Lady Rosse, and 'Crann - Trees for Ireland' and will see each tree planted in the name of a member of the Irish diaspora - Irish people living abroad, as well as people living here now.  

The President planted a tree and witnessed a short ceremony accompanied by music.