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Speeches by President of IrelandÓráid an Uachtaráin Connolly ag lón chun a hInsealbhú a cheiliúradhSpeech by President Connolly at a lunch to celebrate her Inauguration
Reáchtálfaidh an tUachtarán Connolly lón in Áras an Uachtaráin chun a hInsealbhú mar 10ú Uachtarán agus Éire a cheiliúradh.
President Connolly hosted a lunch at Áras an Uachtaráin to celebrate her Inauguration as 10th President of Ireland.
2025-11-1109 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins confers the Torc, Symbol of the Office of Saoi, on Paul MuldoonOn Thursday 6 February 2025, President Higgins conferred the symbol of the office of Saoi, the gold Torc, to Paul Muldoon at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin.
Members of Aosdána may receive the honour of Saoi for singular and sustained distinction in the arts. It is the highest honour open to an Irish artist.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-confers-the-torc-symbol-of-the-office-of-saoi-on-paul-muldoon
2025-02-0612 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins presents the 2024 Presidential Distinguished Service AwardsUachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins this presented this year’s Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad at a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin. The MC for the event was Doireann Ní Bhriain.
This year’s ten recipients are:
Séamus Coleman, Republic of Ireland international football captain
Patrick Leahy, Former United States Senator
Aduke Gomez, Irish-Nigerian scholar
Rosalind Scanlon, Artistic Director of Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, London
Professor Enrico Terrinoni, translator of Irish literature into Italian
Orla Kiely, fashion designer
Sr Teresa McKeon, missionary and educator in Sierra Leone (in absentia)
Mary O’Neill, l...
2025-01-3018 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht na Nollag ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínnTeachtaireacht na Nollag ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínn by Áras an Uachtaráin
2024-12-2014 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at an Afternoon Tea ReceptionOn Thursday, 12th December 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted an afternoon tea reception at Áras an Uachtaráin for members of communities from around the country.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-an-afternoon-tea-reception-12-december-2024
2024-12-1314 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident and Sabina host the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024On Saturday 7 December, President Michael D. Higgins switched on the Christmas tree lights at Áras an Uachtaráin.
Each year, the President and Sabina Higgins welcome families to Áras an Uachtaráin, to be present for the official switching on of the Christmas lights.
Since his inauguration, President Higgins has made a determined effort to open Áras an Uachtaráin to members of the public, and he has invited countless people and organisations that work on initiatives to promote social change, inclusion and practical solidarity to visit the house and surrounding gardens.
2024-12-1311 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Reception to Honour the Achievement of Irish ParalympiansUachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomed the Irish Paralympic Team to Áras an Uachtaráin.
The President invited the team that represented Ireland with such distinction at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games to the Áras in order to officially acknowledge the achievements of the Team in Paris over the summer of 2024.
Those in attendance included, among others, Orla Comerford, who won a bronze medal in the Women’s 100m sprint, Katie-George Dunlevy who won gold in the Women’s individual time trial and silver medals in the Women’s road race and Women’s individual...
2024-11-1411 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins delivers the 2024 Kofi Annan LectureUachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins delivered the 2024 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers’ Lecture in a live online event from the State Reception Room in Áras an Uachtaráin.
President Higgins was invited to deliver this year’s lecture by the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina. The lecture series was launched in 2006 and in 2018 was renamed in honour of the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan.
The lecture has been previously delivered by seven Nobel laureates, including winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Prize in Literature and the Nobel Memorial Prize in...
2024-11-071h 01
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins marking the 40th Anniversary of the Office of the OmbudsmanPresident Higgins hosted a reception marking the 40th Anniversary of the Office of the Ombudsman at Áras an Uachtaráin.
The Office of the Ombudsman investigates complaints from members of the public who believe they have been unfairly treated by certain public service providers.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-a-reception-marking-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-office-of-the-ombudsman
2024-10-2320 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech at a Reception to Honour the Memory of those who died in The Stardust TragedyPresident Higgins hosted a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin to honour the memory of those who died in the Stardust Tragedy.
On Sunday 23 June 2024, President Higgins laid a wreath on behalf of the people of Ireland at a Ceremony of Commemoration in the Garden of Remembrance, for the relatives of the victims, for the survivors and for all those affected by the Stardust Fire.
2024-10-1613 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Reception to Honour the Achievement of Irish OlympiansUachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins hosted a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin for the athletes who represented Ireland with such distinction at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-reception-for-team-ireland-paris-2024
2024-09-2408 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins to representatives of Dunnes Stores Anti-Apartheid StrikersThe President and Sabina Higgins received representatives of the Dunnes Stores Anti-Apartheid Strikers at Áras an Uachtaráin.
19th July is the 40th anniversary of the commencement of the Dunnes Stores Anti-Apartheid strike, which commenced on 19 July 1984 when Mary Manning refused to handle the sale of grapefruit from South Africa.
To mark the anniversary, the President and Sabina met with strikers Liz Deasy, Karen Gearon, Sandra Griffin, Mary Manning, Theresa Mooney, Vonnie Munroe McCue, Cathryn O Reilly, Alma Russell and Michelle Sherlock at the Áras.
2024-07-1912 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Concert to Celebrate Irish Music Month 2024The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a special Presidential Concert, celebrating Irish Music Month 2024.
In his speech President Higgins recognised the many different groups, organisations and individual citizens who have contributed so much to Irish music, whether as musicians, songwriters, singers, composers or the many who work in the wider music sector, including in Irish radio.
The concert was the final in a series of Garden Parties held at Áras an Uachtaráin, organised by the President and Sabina Higgins, to celebrate people and organisations who work on themes that the President wishes to highlight.
https://president.ie/en/diary/de...
2024-07-0412 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Garden Party Celebrating Community and FamilyOn Tuesday 25 June 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted the fourth in a series of seven garden parties being held at Áras an Uachtarain this summer.
In his speech the President highlighted the work of those who have enriched the lives of others and who provide support services and the hand of friendship to those within our society who are in special need of care or assistance.
The tradition of hosting Garden Parties in Áras an Uachtaráin was commenced by the first President of Ireland, Douglas Hyde. Each year, thousands of members of the public and representatives of organisations acr...
2024-06-2524 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Michael D. Higgins at a Family Day Garden PartyOn Saturday, 22th June 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Family Day garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin.
At the third Garden Party of 2024, President Higgins acknowledged various organisations across different sectors of society all of whom work tirelessly to improve the conditions for families in all their forms.
2024-06-2223 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at the 2024 Bloomsday Garden PartyUachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina hosted a Bloomsday Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin.
Bloomsday, 16 June 1904, is the date immortalised in James Joyce’s 1922 novel Ulysses and named after the book’s protagonist Leopold Bloom.
Each year, the President and Sabina commence their series of summer Garden Parties with a special event to celebrate the work of James Joyce.
The importance of libraries and promoting reading was a key theme of this year’s event, with attendees including, amongst others, library staff from across the country. There was also a South Dublin Cou...
2024-06-1828 min
Speeches by President of Ireland‘Achieving Food Security From Below’ President Michael D. Higgins On Receipt of FAO Agricola AwardPresident Higgins has been chosen by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) to be the recipient of the organisation’s Agricola Medal.
The medal, which bears the Latin name for farmer, is conferred upon international figures who have undertaken outstanding efforts in advancing the cause of global food security, poverty alleviation and nutrition.
President Higgins,the first Irish recipient of the medal, received the award from the Director-General of the FAO, Dr Qu Dongyu at a reception in Áras an Uachtaráin.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-receives-the-united-nations-agricola-medal-from-dr-qu-dongyu-director-general-of-the-fao
2024-06-1051 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins Marking the Centenary of the Courts of Justice Act 1924President Higgins hosted a reception for the Chief Justice and Presidents of the Supreme Courts at Áras an Uachtaráin to mark 100 years since the enactment of the Courts of Justice Act 1924.
2024-05-2822 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a reception for H.E. Mr. Sergio Mattarella, President of ItalyPresident Higgins hosted a dinner for His Excellency, Mr. Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy at Áras an Uachtaráin.
The dinner follows the October 2023 meeting between the two Presidents as part of a five-day programme which President Higgins undertook in Rome and the Holy See to coincide with his participation in the 2023 World Food Forum.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-a-dinner-for-h.e-mr-sergio-mattarella-president-of-italy
2024-05-2014 min
Speeches by President of IrelandChristmas Message From President Higgins 2023Christmas Message From President Higgins 2023 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2023-12-2009 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht Na Nollag Ón Uachtarán Ó HUigínn 2023Teachtaireacht Na Nollag Ón Uachtarán Ó HUigínn 2023 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2023-12-2011 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident and Sabina host the 2023 Tree Lighting CeremonyOn Saturday 9 December, President Michael D. Higgins switched on the Christmas tree lights at Áras an Uachtaráin.
Each year, the President and Sabina Higgins welcome families to Áras an Uachtaráin, to be present for the official switching on of the Christmas lights.
Since his inauguration, President Higgins has made a determined effort to open Áras an Uachtaráin to members of the public, and he has invited countless people and organisations that work on initiatives to promote social change, inclusion and practical solidarity to visit the house and surrounding gardens.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-the-annual-tree-lighting-ceremony-2023
2023-12-1109 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins launches Machnamh 100 Centenary Reflections, Volumes 1 and 2President Higgins launched Volumes 1 and 2 of collected work from his Machnamh 100 series at a reception in Áras an Uachtaráin.
Machnamh 100 is an initiative of President Higgins that builds on his extensive work to date during Ireland’s Decade of Commemorations that has examined and explored seminal events such as the Lockout of 1913, the First World War, The Easter Rising, the Flu Pandemic, the election of 1918 and the first Dáil.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-launches-machnamh-100-centenary-reflections-volumes-1-and-2
2023-11-3050 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins delivers the Economic and Social Research Institute’s 2023 Geary LecturePresident Higgins delivered the Economic and Social Research Institute's 2023 Geary Lecture at an event in Áras an Uachtaráin.
The Geary lecture is organised each year by the ESRI and honours Dr R. C. Geary (1896 –1983), the first Director of the Institute. Dr Geary is regarded as the most eminent Irish statistician of the twentieth century. Lectures have been given by some of the world’s foremost scholars in the fields of economics, statistics and sociology, including a number of Nobel Prize winners.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-delivers-the-economic-and-social-research-institutes-geary-lecture
2023-11-241h 05
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a reception to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic VictimsPresident Higgins hosted a special reception to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims at Áras an Uachtaráin where he welcomed a number of family members of those who have tragically lost their lives on the road, as well as committee members of victim’s groups.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-a-reception-to-mark-world-day-of-remembrance-for-road-traffic-victims
2023-11-2214 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Concert Celebrating Irish Music ReimaginedThe President and Sabina Higgins hosted special Presidential Concert, celebrating Irish music.
The concert was part of a series of Garden Parties at Áras an Uachtaráin, organised by President and Sabina Higgins to celebrate people and organisations who work on themes that the President wishes to highlight.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-concert-celebrating-irish-music-reimagined
2023-07-0511 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Family Day Garden PartyOn Saturday, 24th June 2023, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a Family Day garden party at Áras an Uachtaráin.
At the third Garden Party of 2023, President Higgins acknowledged various organisations across different sectors of society all of whom work tirelessly to improve the conditions for families in all their forms.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-family-day-garden-party-2023
2023-06-2416 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Garden Party in Honour of Bloomsday 2023Each year, the President and Sabina Higgins host a series of Garden Parties, to celebrate the work of people and organisations who have been active in projects and areas that are central to the Presidency of Michael D. Higgins.
The Garden Parties continue a tradition established by past Presidents, and over the course of 7 events, the President and Sabina will welcome people from all over the island of Ireland to Áras an Uachtaráin, its house and gardens.
The first garden party of 2023 took place on 18 June, and celebrated Bloomsday, one of the most significant days on Ireland’s literary cale...
2023-06-1919 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins receives Dónal de Róiste and family on a courtesy call at Áras an UachtaráinPresident Higgins invited Mr. de Róiste to Áras an Uachtaráin on 30th March, 2023 in recognition of the apology which Mr. de Róiste received from the Minister for Defence on 7 December 2022, the distress which he has suffered over five decades, and his long pursuit to clear his good name.
2023-03-3007 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a St. Patrick’s Day Reception Celebrating Irish FilmEach year, the President and Sabina Higgins mark St. Patrick's Day by hosting a reception for groups and people that have made a particular contribution to Irish society.
This year the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a reception in Áras an Uachtaráin celebrating the Irish Film, Audio-Visual and Performing Arts Communities.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-st-patricks-day-reception-celebrating-irish-film
2023-03-1727 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSt Patrick's Day 2023 - Message from President Michael D. HigginsSt Patrick's Day 2023 - Message from President Michael D. Higgins by Áras an Uachtaráin
2023-03-1610 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2023 ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínnTeachtaireacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2023 ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínn by Áras an Uachtaráin
2023-03-1612 min
Speeches by President of IrelandChristmas Message From President Higgins 2022Christmas Message From President Higgins 2022 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2022-12-2307 minSpeeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht Na Nollag Ón Uachtarán Ó HUigínn 2022Teachtaireacht Na Nollag Ón Uachtarán Ó HUigínn 2022 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2022-12-2306 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at an Afternoon Tea Partyhttps://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-higgins-host-afternoon-tea-reception
President and Sabina Higgins hosted an afternoon tea in Áras an Uachtaráin with groups from across Ireland.
Among those in attendance was Emily O’Brien, from Rosslare, Co. Wexford, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her daughters Carol O’Brien, Mellory O’Brien, Joan Walsh and Sheelagh O’Brien
Also present was Retired Captain Thomas Gunn and his family. Captain Gunn's father, the late Colonel Thomas Gunn, led National Army troops into what was then the Viceregal Lodge (now Áras an Uachtaráin) to take over the building from British troops on 14 Decemb
2022-12-2013 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a reception to Mark 200 Years of the Irish Coast GuardThe President and Sabina Higgins hosted a reception for staff and volunteers of the Irish Coast Guard Service at Áras an Uachtaráin marking 200 years of the Irish Coast Guard.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-reception-for-staff-and-volunteers-of-the-irish-coast-guard-service
2022-12-1407 minSpeeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at the 2022 Tree-Lighting CeremonyOn Saturday 10 December 2022, President Higgins switched on the Christmas tree lights at Áras an Uachtaráin.
Each year, the President and Sabina Higgins welcome families to Áras an Uachtaráin, to be present for the official switching on of the Christmas lights.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-annual-tree-lighting-ceremony
2022-12-1007 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at the 2022 Presidential Distinguished Service AwardsAt a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin President Michael D. Higgins presented the 2022 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-distinguished-service-awards-ceremony-22
2022-12-0909 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at the Presentation of Gaisce Gold AwardsGaisce –The President’s Award is a self-development programme for young people aged 14 -25 which has been proven to enhance confidence and wellbeing through participation in personal, physical and community challenges.
At a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin, President Higgins presented the Gaisce Gold Awards to 79 young people who have completed their personal development challenges.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-presents-gaisce-gold-awards-2022
2022-07-0517 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Sustainable Communities Garden Partyhttps://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-community-garden-party-26-june-2022
At Áras an Uachtaráin, President and Sabina Higgins offered a warm welcome to those members of communities and activists who are working to promote a sustainable future for our citizens across Ireland and out into the world.
2022-06-2712 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Community Day (1916 Relatives) Garden PartySpeech by President Higgins at a Community Day (1916 Relatives) Garden Party by Áras an Uachtaráin
2022-06-1521 minSpeeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at the Official opening of new Tiglin facility Tuesday, 14th June, 2022Speech by President Higgins at the Official opening of new Tiglin facility Tuesday, 14th June, 2022 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2022-06-1517 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Michael D. Higgins at a Bloomsday Garden Party 12th June 2022President Higgins and his wife Sabina hosted a special Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin to mark the 100th anniversary of the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses in 1922.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-bloomsday-garden-party-2022
2022-06-1316 min
Speeches by President of IrelandMachnamh 100 Seminar V - President Higgins Opening StatementMachnamh 100 Seminar V - President Higgins Opening Statement by Áras an Uachtaráin
2022-05-2606 min
Speeches by President of Ireland‘Past Time For Ending Violence Against Women – International Women's Day Speechhttps://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-reception-to-mark-international-womens-day/speeches
The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a special event at Áras an Uachtaráin, bringing together a wide range of organisations to consider together what contribution they can make as a group to strengthening gender equality.
Amongst those attending were unions and employers, public sector bodies, sporting organisations, cultural bodies, educational institutions and student representatives, women’s groups, human rights advocates and other organisations directly supporting women.
Noeline Blackwell, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, acted as moderator for the event, which was initially due to take place on International Women’s Day...
2022-03-2328 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2022 ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínnTeachtaireacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2022 ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínn by Áras an Uachtaráin
2022-03-1710 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSt Patrick's Day 2022 - Message from President Michael D. HigginsSt Patrick's Day 2022 - Message from President Michael D. Higgins by Áras an Uachtaráin
2022-03-1712 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech at a reception remembering the 1921 Treaty NegotiationsPresident Michael D. Higgins hosted an event in Áras an Uachtaráin for descendants of the Irish men and women who represented Dáil Éireann at the Treaty negotiations in London in 1921.
Among those in attendance will be descendants of Michael Collins, Cathal Brugha, Robert Barton, Kathleen McKenna, Seán Milroy, Tim Smiddy, Diarmaid Fawsitt, Fionan Lynch, Bridget Mary Lynch (nee Slattery) and Ned Broy.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-reception-remembering-the-1921-treaty-negotiations
2022-01-1622 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht Na Nollag Agus Na HAthbhliana Ó Uachtarán Na HÉireann Micheál D. Ó HUigínn 2021Teachtaireacht Na Nollag Agus Na HAthbhliana Ó Uachtarán Na HÉireann Micheál D. Ó HUigínn 2021 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2021-12-2406 min
Speeches by President of IrelandChristmas and New Year’s Message from President Michael D. Higgins 2021Christmas and New Year’s Message from President Michael D. Higgins 2021 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2021-12-2405 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech by President Higgins at a Reception to Mark 100 Years of Women in LawPresident Michael D. Higgins hosted a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin to mark the centenary of the calling of the first women to the Bar in Ireland.
On 1 November 1921, Frances Kyle and Averil Deverell were called to the Bar, the first women to achieve this either in Ireland or Britain. In the year of her call to the Bar, Frances Kyle achieved first place in her Bar examinations, while Averil Deverell was the first woman to practise as a barrister on either island.
2021-11-0313 min
Speeches by President of IrelandMessage from President Michael D. Higgins for Irish Music MonthMessage from President Michael D. Higgins for Irish Music Month by Áras an Uachtaráin
2021-09-1504 minSpeeches by President of IrelandMensaje del Presidente Michael D. Higgins por el Bicentenario de la Independencia del PerúMensaje del Presidente Michael D. Higgins por el Bicentenario de la Independencia del Perú by Áras an Uachtaráin
2021-07-0510 minSpeeches by President of IrelandMessage From President Michael D. Higgins For The 200th Anniversary Of Peruvian IndependenceMessage From President Michael D. Higgins For The 200th Anniversary Of Peruvian Independence by Áras an Uachtaráin
2021-07-0507 min
Speeches by President of IrelandBloomsday 2021 - John Feeley & Fran O'Rourke perform 'Siúil a Rún'Bloomsday, 16 June, celebrates the work of James Joyce, focusing on the events in his novel “Ulysses”, which all take place on 16 June 1904.
Déanann #Bloomsday, 16 Meitheamh, ceiliúradh ar shaothar James Joyce, ag díriú go sonrach ar na himeachtaí ina úrscéal ‘Ulysses’, a tharla ar an 16 Meitheamh 1904.
To mark the Day, President Higgins and Sabina invited a number of artists to perform pieces related to the work of James Joyce.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-celebrate-bloomsday-2021
Thug an tUachtarán cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí cur i láthair a dhéanamh ag Áras an Uachtaráin mar chuid dá iarrachtaí t...
2021-06-1603 min
Speeches by President of IrelandBloomsday 2021 - Clinton Liberty performs a scene from 'A Painful Case'Bloomsday, 16 June, celebrates the work of James Joyce, focusing on the events in his novel “Ulysses”, which all take place on 16 June 1904.
Déanann #Bloomsday, 16 Meitheamh, ceiliúradh ar shaothar James Joyce, ag díriú go sonrach ar na himeachtaí ina úrscéal ‘Ulysses’, a tharla ar an 16 Meitheamh 1904.
To mark the Day, President Higgins and Sabina invited a number of artists to perform pieces related to the work of James Joyce.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-celebrate-bloomsday-2021
Thug an tUachtarán cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí cur i láthair a dhéanamh ag Áras an Uachtaráin mar chuid dá iarrachtaí t...
2021-06-1604 min
Speeches by President of IrelandBloomsday 2021 - Eavan Gaffney performs a scene from 'Ulysses' - Molly BloomBloomsday, 16 June, celebrates the work of James Joyce, focusing on the events in his novel “Ulysses”, which all take place on 16 June 1904.
Déanann #Bloomsday, 16 Meitheamh, ceiliúradh ar shaothar James Joyce, ag díriú go sonrach ar na himeachtaí ina úrscéal ‘Ulysses’, a tharla ar an 16 Meitheamh 1904.
To mark the Day, President Higgins and Sabina invited a number of artists to perform pieces related to the work of James Joyce.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-celebrate-bloomsday-2021
Thug an tUachtarán cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí cur i láthair a dhéanamh ag Áras an Uachtaráin mar chuid dá iarrachtaí t...
2021-06-1604 min
Speeches by President of IrelandBloomsday 2021 - Noel O'Grady performs 'Oft In A Stilly Night'Bloomsday, 16 June, celebrates the work of James Joyce, focusing on the events in his novel “Ulysses”, which all take place on 16 June 1904.
Déanann #Bloomsday, 16 Meitheamh, ceiliúradh ar shaothar James Joyce, ag díriú go sonrach ar na himeachtaí ina úrscéal ‘Ulysses’, a tharla ar an 16 Meitheamh 1904.
To mark the Day, President Higgins and Sabina invited a number of artists to perform pieces related to the work of James Joyce.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-celebrate-bloomsday-2021
Thug an tUachtarán cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí cur i láthair a dhéanamh ag Áras an Uachtaráin mar chuid dá iarrachtaí t...
2021-06-1606 min
Speeches by President of IrelandBloomsday 2021 - Margaret Toomey performs a scene from 'Ulysses' - Gerty MacDowellBloomsday, 16 June, celebrates the work of James Joyce, focusing on the events in his novel “Ulysses”, which all take place on 16 June 1904.
Déanann #Bloomsday, 16 Meitheamh, ceiliúradh ar shaothar James Joyce, ag díriú go sonrach ar na himeachtaí ina úrscéal ‘Ulysses’, a tharla ar an 16 Meitheamh 1904.
To mark the Day, President Higgins and Sabina invited a number of artists to perform pieces related to the work of James Joyce.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-celebrate-bloomsday-2021
Thug an tUachtarán cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí cur i láthair a dhéanamh ag Áras an Uachtaráin mar chuid dá iarrachtaí t...
2021-06-1606 min
Speeches by President of IrelandBloomsday 2021 - Barry McGovern reads selected poems by James JoyceBloomsday, 16 June, celebrates the work of James Joyce, focusing on the events in his novel “Ulysses”, which all take place on 16 June 1904.
Déanann #Bloomsday, 16 Meitheamh, ceiliúradh ar shaothar James Joyce, ag díriú go sonrach ar na himeachtaí ina úrscéal ‘Ulysses’, a tharla ar an 16 Meitheamh 1904.
To mark the Day, President Higgins and Sabina invited a number of artists to perform pieces related to the work of James Joyce.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-celebrate-bloomsday-2021
Thug an tUachtarán cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí cur i láthair a dhéanamh ag Áras an Uachtaráin mar chuid dá iarrachtaí t...
2021-06-1604 min
Speeches by President of IrelandBloomsday 2021 - Brenda McSweeney performs a scene from 'The Dead'Bloomsday, 16 June, celebrates the work of James Joyce, focusing on the events in his novel “Ulysses”, which all take place on 16 June 1904.
Déanann #Bloomsday, 16 Meitheamh, ceiliúradh ar shaothar James Joyce, ag díriú go sonrach ar na himeachtaí ina úrscéal ‘Ulysses’, a tharla ar an 16 Meitheamh 1904.
To mark the Day, President Higgins and Sabina invited a number of artists to perform pieces related to the work of James Joyce.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-celebrate-bloomsday-2021
Thug an tUachtarán cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí cur i láthair a dhéanamh ag Áras an Uachtaráin mar chuid dá iarrachtaí t...
2021-06-1610 min
Speeches by President of IrelandBloomsday 2021 - Introduction by President HigginsBloomsday, 16 June, celebrates the work of James Joyce, focusing on the events in his novel “Ulysses”, which all take place on 16 June 1904.
Déanann #Bloomsday, 16 Meitheamh, ceiliúradh ar shaothar James Joyce, ag díriú go sonrach ar na himeachtaí ina úrscéal ‘Ulysses’, a tharla ar an 16 Meitheamh 1904.
To mark the Day, President Higgins and Sabina invited a number of artists to perform pieces related to the work of James Joyce.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-celebrate-bloomsday-2021
Thug an tUachtarán cuireadh d’ealaíontóirí cur i láthair a dhéanamh ag Áras an Uachtaráin mar chuid dá iarrachtaí t...
2021-06-1605 minSpeeches by President of IrelandAitheasc an Uachtaráin, Mícheál D. Ó hUigínn don Cúla4 ar scoilAitheasc an Uachtaráin, Mícheál D. Ó hUigínn don Cúla4 ar scoil by Áras an Uachtaráin
2021-06-1402 min
Speeches by President of IrelandMessage for Post-Primary Students from President Michael D. Higgins May 2021Message for Post-Primary Students from President Michael D. Higgins May 2021 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2021-05-1804 min
Speeches by President of IrelandMachnamh 100 - Response by Prof. Alvin JacksonMachnamh 100 - Response by Prof. Alvin Jackson by Áras an Uachtaráin
2021-02-2517 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht ar Lá Fhéile Bríde ón Mícheál D. Ó HUigínn, Uachtarán na hÉireannTeachtaireacht ar Lá Fhéile Bríde ón Mícheál D. Ó HUigínn, Uachtarán na hÉireann by Áras an Uachtaráin
2021-01-3006 min
Speeches by President of IrelandNew Year's Eve 2020 - President Higgins Invites Dan McCabe To Perform 'The Parting Glass'As a gesture to all those who have died, or who have lost a loved-one during the past year, President Higgins and Sabina invited Dan McCabe to perform ‘The Parting Glass’ at Áras an Uachtaráin, to remember the year that was, and to bring 2020 to a close with a thought for them all.
The performance is part of the President’s ‘Samhlaíocht agus An Náisiún / Imagination and the Nation’ initiative, which highlights the powerful and transformative role of art and creativity in society.
2020-12-3104 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht na Nollag agus na hAthbhliana ó Uachtarán na hÉireann Micheál D. Ó hUigínnTeachtaireacht na Nollag agus na hAthbhliana ó Uachtarán na hÉireann Micheál D. Ó hUigínn by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-12-2304 min
Speeches by President of IrelandMessage From President Higgins For NAPD GRMA Day 2020Message From President Higgins For NAPD GRMA Day 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-12-1102 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident Address - Late Late Show - Tribute To Sharon ShannonPresident Address - Late Late Show - Tribute To Sharon Shannon by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-12-0405 min
Speeches by President of IrelandResponse by Prof. Joep Leerssen to the Machnamh 100 address by President HIgginsResponse by Prof. Joep Leerssen to the Machnamh 100 address by President HIggins by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-12-0415 minSpeeches by President of IrelandAddress to the RTÉ Folk Awards 2020 - Tribute to Steve CooneyAddress to the RTÉ Folk Awards 2020 - Tribute to Steve Cooney by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-11-2603 minSpeeches by President of IrelandVideo Statement By President Higgins For The Irish Hospitality Institute - November 2020Video Statement By President Higgins For The Irish Hospitality Institute - November 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-11-2603 minSpeeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins pays tribute to William CampbellPresident Higgins pays tribute to William Campbell by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-11-0401 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht ó Uachtarán Ó hUigínn - Oireachtas na Samhna 2020Teachtaireacht ó Uachtarán Ó hUigínn - Oireachtas na Samhna 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-11-0103 minSpeeches by President of IrelandPresident Address - National Parks GalwayPresident Address - National Parks Galway by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-10-2806 min
Speeches by President of IrelandAddress to Engineers Ireland Conference 2020Address to Engineers Ireland Conference 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-10-2130 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSabina Higgins - "Say Not The Struggle Nought Availeth"Sabina Higgins - "Say Not The Struggle Nought Availeth" by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-10-1501 minSpeeches by President of IrelandMessage From President Higgins for the Wexford Opera Festival 2020Message From President Higgins for the Wexford Opera Festival 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-10-1105 minSpeeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins congratulates winners of Pritzker Architecture PrizePresident Higgins congratulates winners of Pritzker Architecture Prize by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-10-0603 minSpeeches by President of IrelandMessage from President Higgins for the IMRO Radio Awards 2020Message from President Higgins for the IMRO Radio Awards 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-10-0202 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins' Address to the Dublin Theatre Festival 2020President Higgins' Address to the Dublin Theatre Festival 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-09-2403 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins addresses UN 75th anniversary event - September 2020President Higgins addresses UN 75th anniversary event - September 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-09-2104 min
Speeches by President of IrelandMessage from President Michael D. Higgins for the Stoneybatter Festival 2020Message from President Michael D. Higgins for the Stoneybatter Festival 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-06-2004 min
Speeches by President of IrelandRáiteas an Uachtaráin Ar Ócaid Fhógairt Príomhbhuaiteoir Ghlór na nGael 2019Ráiteas an Uachtaráin Ar Ócaid Fhógairt Príomhbhuaiteoir Ghlór na nGael 2019 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-06-0202 min
Speeches by President of IrelandMessage for post-primary students from President Michael D. Higgins, May 2020Message for post-primary students from President Michael D. Higgins, May 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-05-1904 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht chuig daltaí iar-bhunscoile ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínn, Bealtaine 2020Teachtaireacht chuig daltaí iar-bhunscoile ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínn, Bealtaine 2020 by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-05-1904 minSpeeches by President of IrelandMessage on Covid-19 to Local, Regional and Independent Radio StationsMessage on Covid-19 to Local, Regional and Independent Radio Stations by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-04-0205 min
Speeches by President of IrelandTeachtaireacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2020 ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínnTeachtaireacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2020 ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínn by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-03-1303 min
Speeches by President of Ireland2020 St. Patrick's Day Message from President Michael D. Higgins2020 St. Patrick's Day Message from President Michael D. Higgins by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-03-1303 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech at a New Year's reception for members of the Diplomatic CorpsSpeech at a New Year's reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps by Áras an Uachtaráin
2020-01-3028 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech at reception to mark the installation of Pangur Bán, a sculpture by Imogen StuartPresident Higgins hosted a reception to mark the installation of “Pangur Bán”, a sculpture by Imogen Stuart, at Áras an Uachtaráin.
The piece is on loan to Áras an Uachtaráin from University College Dublin, where it had been on display. It has now been installed in the reception area of Áras an Uachtaráin, where many of the 20,000 people who visit the house annually will be able to view it.
The 1976 art installation is based on a 9th century poem, written in Irish and found on the margins of a manuscript in the monastery of St. Paul in Austria...
2020-01-2216 minSpeeches by President of IrelandPresident Higgins speaking about Gay ByrnePresident Higgins speaking about Gay Byrne by Áras an Uachtaráin
2019-11-0407 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech at a luncheon in honour H.E. Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic of CubaH.E. Mr. Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic of Cuba and Mrs. Lis Cuesta Peraza undertook an Official Visit to Ireland on 21 October 2019.
The visit by President Díaz-Canel Bermúdez came in return to the State Visit to Cuba by President Michael D. Higgins in February 2017, the first State Visit by an Irish President to Latin America.
The visit commenced with a formal welcoming ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin, followed by a meeting between both Heads of State. After the meeting, and in keeping with tradition, President Díaz-Canel Bermúdez was invited to plant a...
2019-10-2217 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident addresses High Level Review of SAMOA PathwayPresident Higgins attended the opening segment of the SmaLl Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit, together with the UN Secretary-General (UNSG), António Guterres, the President of the General Assembly (PGA) and senior representatives of UNMember States.
The President addressed the opening segment of the summit, which serves as a high level review of the progress made in addressing the priorities of SIDS through the implementation of “the SAMOA Pathway”.
Over the past few months Ireland and Fiji have been central, as co-facilitators, to the negotiation of the Political Declaration to result from the summit.
The Declaration seeks to retain the separ...
2019-10-0907 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech at a dinner for relatives of the victims of the 1974 Birmingham BombingsPresident Michael D. Higgins hosted an event for families campaigning for justice for the Birmingham bombing victims, and for representatives of the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation.
After the event, President and Sabina Higgins invited the families of the victims to ring the Peace Bell at Áras an Uachtaráin.
See: https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-dinner-for-relatives-of-the-victims-of-the-1974-birmingham-bombings
2019-10-0312 min
Speeches by President of IrelandAddress to students and staff at Newbridge Holy Family SchoolSee event details at https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-visits-holy-family-secondary-school
President Higgins visited the Holy Family Secondary School in Newbridge, to mark the school’s 60th Anniversary.
The school first opened its doors in 1959, as the town’s first secondary school for girls. First based in the Holy Family Sisters convent, the school moved into its own building in 1967, which was extended in 1982 and again in 2003.
President Higgins has made education one of the key themes of his Presidency. The President has hosted teachers and educators at Áras an Uachtaráin and visited many schools and colleges. In his speech...
2019-09-1022 min
Speeches by President of IrelandPresident delivers keynote address at Leipzig UniversityPresident delivers keynote address at Leipzig University by Áras an Uachtaráin
2019-07-0459 min
Speeches by President of IrelandSpeech at an Afternoon Tea reception for community groupsPresident and Sabina Higgins hosted an afternoon tea reception for active retirement groups from all around the country.
By hosting the event, the President and Sabina pay tribute to people of all ages and circumstances who are working to build solidarity and cohesion in our country.
Since his inauguration, President Higgins has made a determined effort to invite as many members of voluntary and community groups to the Áras as possible.
Last year, over 20,000 people visited Áras an Uachtaráín.
https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-afternoon-tea-for-community-groups-april-2019
2019-04-1109 min
Speeches by President of IrelandÓráid an Uachtaráin Uí Uigínn ag 'Tae leis an Uachtarán'Thug an tUachtarán cuairt do líon mór daoine chuig fáiltiú tae beag ag Áras an Uachtaráin, chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge.
https://president.ie/ga/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-afternoon-tae-leis-an-uachtaran-seachtain-na-gaeilge
2019-03-1310 min