Speeches By President Of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins

St Patrick's Day 2023 - Message from President Michael D. Higgins by Áras an Uachtaráin

Teachtaireacht Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2023 ón Uachtarán Micheál D. Ó hUigínn by Áras an Uachtaráin

The President and Sabina Higgins hosted a lunch celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The National Women’s Council. President Higgins has been a long-time advocate of gender equality and women’s rights. In 2015 the President committed to being a HeForShe Champion at the invitation of then-UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, in support of UN Sustainable Development Goal number 5 - to end gender-based violence. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-lunch-celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-national-womens-council

The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, welcomed the President of Malta, H.E. Dr George Vella, and his wife Mrs Miriam Vella on a State Visit to Ireland, commencing on Wednesday 1st March and continuing to Friday 3rd March 2023. The State Visit by President Vella reciprocates the State Visit of President Higgins to Malta in May 2022, and served to strengthen the historical, cultural, educational and diplomatic ties between the two countries. On the evening of the first day of the State Visit by H.E. Dr George Vella, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted a State Dinner in honour of their guests.

“Feed Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience” 27th January 2023, Dakar, Senegal https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-delivers-closing-address-at-the-africa-food-summit-conference-feed-africa-food-sovereignty-and-resilience

“To Make a New Journey of Sufficiency – From Our Origin, Africa” Opening Speech at the International Conference on Agriculture “Feed Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience” Dakar, Senegal, 25th January 2023 https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-delivers-opening-address-at-the-africa-food-summit-conference-feed-africa-food-sovereignty-and-resilience

Christmas Message From President Higgins 2022 by Áras an Uachtaráin

Teachtaireacht Na Nollag Ón Uachtarán Ó HUigínn 2022 by Áras an Uachtaráin

https://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 December 1922.

The 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

On 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

At 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

Broadcast of the sixth in the series of Machnamh 100 seminars, entitled "Memory, History and Imagination" https://president.ie/en/diary/details/broadcast-of-the-final-in-the-series-of-machnamh-100-seminars-entitled-memory-history-and-imagination

Broadcast of the sixth in the series of Machnamh 100 seminars, entitled "Memory, History and Imagination" https://president.ie/en/diary/details/broadcast-of-the-final-in-the-series-of-machnamh-100-seminars-entitled-memory-history-and-imagination

Broadcast of the sixth in the series of Machnamh 100 seminars, entitled "Memory, History and Imagination" https://president.ie/en/diary/details/broadcast-of-the-final-in-the-series-of-machnamh-100-seminars-entitled-memory-history-and-imagination

Broadcast of the sixth in the series of Machnamh 100 seminars, entitled "Memory, History and Imagination" https://president.ie/en/diary/details/broadcast-of-the-final-in-the-series-of-machnamh-100-seminars-entitled-memory-history-and-imagination

Broadcast of the sixth in the series of Machnamh 100 seminars, entitled "Memory, History and Imagination" https://president.ie/en/diary/details/broadcast-of-the-final-in-the-series-of-machnamh-100-seminars-entitled-memory-history-and-imagination

Broadcast of the sixth in the series of Machnamh 100 seminars, entitled "Memory, History and Imagination" https://president.ie/en/diary/details/broadcast-of-the-final-in-the-series-of-machnamh-100-seminars-entitled-memory-history-and-imagination

Broadcast of the sixth in the series of Machnamh 100 seminars, entitled "Memory, History and Imagination" https://president.ie/en/diary/details/broadcast-of-the-final-in-the-series-of-machnamh-100-seminars-entitled-memory-history-and-imagination

Broadcast of the sixth in the series of Machnamh 100 seminars, entitled "Memory, History and Imagination" Broadcast of the sixth and final in the series of Machnamh 100 seminars, entitled “Memory, History and Imagination”