President Michael D. Higgins delivered an address at NUI Galway, ‘Reflecting on the Irishness of Eugene O’Neill’.

Tá an tUachtarán tar éis a mheas ar shaothar an drámadóra Mheiriceánaigh a léiriú, agus dúirt gur “léirigh a dhrámaí mórthéamaí na hamharclannaíochta Éireannaí agus Meiriceánaí: an imirce agus úsáid agus mí-úsáid na cuimhne.“

The President expressed his appreciation of the work of the American playwright, saying his plays “are reflective of the great themes of both Irish and American theatre: migration and the use and abuse of memory."

See http://www.president.ie/en/media-library/speeches/reflecting-on-the-irishness-of-eugene-oneill

On 4 July 2017, President Higgins formally opened the biennial conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

In his speech, the President spoke of the rise of the 'precariat' and work insecurity, as well as the role of trade unions in combating rising populism.

More details via http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-gives-an-address-at-the-official-opening-of-the-ictu-biennial-con

On 4 July 2017, President Higgins formally opened the biennial conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

In his speech, the President spoke of the rise of the 'precariat' and work insecurity, as well as the role of trade unions in combating rising populism.

More details via http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-gives-an-address-at-the-official-opening-of-the-ictu-biennial-con

On 7 August 2015, President Michael D. Higgins delivered the opening address at Amnesty International’s 32nd international council meeting in Dublin.

In his speech, the President paid tribute to the work of human rights organisations and spoke about the EU's response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean, saying its failure undermined “both the ideal of the EU, and any prospect of that union being an exemplar for international law and its instruments”.

For details, see http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-gives-the-opening-address-at-amnestys-international-council-meeti

On 7 August 2015, President Michael D. Higgins delivered the opening address at Amnesty International’s 32nd international council meeting in Dublin.

In his speech, the President paid tribute to the work of human rights organisations and spoke about the EU's response to the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean, saying its failure undermined “both the ideal of the EU, and any prospect of that union being an exemplar for international law and its instruments”.

For details, see http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-gives-the-opening-address-at-amnestys-international-council-meeti

In these extracts from the President's speech on 8 July 2017, the President explains why he hosts Garden Parties each year.

The President and Sabina Higgins open up Áras an Uachtaráin each year for a series of Garden Parties celebrating the work of people and organisations active on themes of inclusive citizenship and community - themes that are central to the Presidency of Michael D. Higgins.

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-higgins-and-sabina-higgins-host-a-community-day-garden-party-1

In these extracts from the President's speech on 8 July 2017, the President explains why he hosts Garden Parties each year.

The President and Sabina Higgins open up Áras an Uachtaráin each year for a series of Garden Parties celebrating the work of people and organisations active on themes of inclusive citizenship and community - themes that are central to the Presidency of Michael D. Higgins.

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-higgins-and-sabina-higgins-host-a-community-day-garden-party-1

The 7th event in the 2017 series of Garden Parties was the 'Community Day' party.

Over 400 people were invited to meet with the President and Sabina Higgins for the 'Community Day' event, celebrating voluntary groups and active citizens, from across the country, who are working to build a better, more inclusive Ireland.

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-higgins-and-sabina-higgins-host-a-community-day-garden-party

The 7th event in the 2017 series of Garden Parties was the 'Community Day' party.

Over 400 people were invited to meet with the President and Sabina Higgins for the 'Community Day' event, celebrating voluntary groups and active citizens, from across the country, who are working to build a better, more inclusive Ireland.

See http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-higgins-and-sabina-higgins-host-a-community-day-garden-party

The 3 July 2017 ‘Fáilte’ Garden Party, the 6th in the 2017 series, celebrated Ireland’s new citizens, as well as families with inter-country adopted children.

For details see http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-higgins-and-sabina-higgins-hosts-a-failte-garden-party