President Higgins welcomed a delegation from the Festival Interceltique de Lorient to Áras an Uachtaráin.
The Inter-Celtic Festival takes place annually in the Breton city of Lorient, which has been twinned with Galway since 1975.
In 2014, President Higgins participated in the festival, and attended 10 events.
Related events:
- President receives H.E. Jean Yves le Drian (2019)
- President attends an event to mark the 40th anniversary of the twinning of Galway and Lorient City (2015)
- President meets with local GAA Community and representatives of Brittany GAA teams at The Galway Inn (2014)
- President attends the Grande Parade des Nations Celtes and a Reception at the Stade du Moustoir (2014)