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President Addresses the Irish Community in Christchurch, New Zealand

An important part of the State Visit to New Zealand is the outreach to the Irish communities in the country.

Thu 26th Oct, 2017 | 10:26

Speech at a reception for the Irish community, Wellington, New Zealand

Wed 25th Oct, 2017 | 11:40

Speech to Irish diaspora in Warwick, Queensland

The President met with members of the Irish community in Warwick and Queensland.

Bhuail an tUachtarán le baill an phobail Éireannaigh in…

Mon 23rd Oct, 2017 | 15:27

Speech at dinner hosted by Australia Ireland Funds

Fri 20th Oct, 2017 | 15:30

Speech at an event hosted by Tourism Ireland in Sydney’s Botanical Garden

(Introduction: Niall Gibbons, Tourism Ireland)

In Sydney's Botanic Gardens, the President addressed participants at an event hosted by Tourism Ireland.

Labhair an…

Fri 20th Oct, 2017 | 09:56

Sharing the Task of Ethical Remembering - Speech at the University of New South Wales

"In our present circumstances, when anger is the temper of our times, we need to use our words for healing rather than…

Thu 19th Oct, 2017 | 10:05

Speech at the Australian Rugby Union High Performance Centre, Sydney

In Sydney, President Higgins visited the soon-to-be-opened Australia Rugby Union High Performance Centre at Moore Park.

The Australia Rugby Union has partnered…

Wed 18th Oct, 2017 | 14:07

Address at an event for Australian and Irish business leaders, Sydney Opera House

In Sydney's opera house, the President met with Australian and Irish business leaders. 56 Irish companies have joined the President on his State…

Tue 17th Oct, 2017 | 14:03

Speech at the Unveiling of the ‘Footsteps’ Statues, in Hobart, the capital of Tasmania

In Hobart today, in Tasmania, Sculptor Rowan Gillespie thanked President Higgins for attending the unveiling of "Footsteps".

The four bronze sculptures commemorate…

Sat 14th Oct, 2017 | 09:39

Keynote speech at the University of Melbourne

President Higgins delivered a keynote speech at the University of Melbourne, entitled "The Economic Debate - The Australian/Irish Dimensions."

In his speech,…

Thu 12th Oct, 2017 | 09:43