President Michael D. Higgins opened this year’s Fleadh Cheoil, taking place in Drogheda for the second year in a row.
The Fleadh is Ireland's biggest traditional Irish music festival and President Higgins is a regular visitor, as well as Patron, to the festival.
In his speech, the President highlighted the importance of Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in spreading Irish music and culture throughout the world.
