The President and Sabina Higgins travelled to Kerry to attend the 2024 Listowel Writers’ Week where President Higgins was presented with John B. Keane Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of 'Service to the Arts in Ireland', and in celebration of the connections between the President’s literary and political careers.The award was presented by Conor Keane, son of John B. Keane.
Ireland's Oldest Literary and Arts Festival, Listowel Writers’ Week welcomes writers and readers to come together and celebrate the world of Literature.