President Michael D. Higgins formally opened the 6th edition of the Dalkey Book Festival.
In his speech, the President spoke of his love for books and writing, and Dalkey's history as "a home and inspiration for world-renowned Irish writers."
“I have no doubt that new generations of emerging Irish writers continue to be inspired by Dalkey and its surrounds, following in the footsteps of those who have gone before, as they chart our changing landscape and depict new patterns of Irishness, finding their own pathways and leaving their indelible mark on Irish literary tradition," President Higgins said.
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