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Michael D. Higgins
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Speech at the unveiling of a plaque to mark Kilkenny’s selection as the winner of Tidy Towns 2014
Kilkenny Castle, 6th June 2015
Speech Reflecting on 20 Years of The Heritage Council
Áras na hOidhreachta, Kilkenny, 6th June 2015
Speech at the International Federation of Actors’ Live Performance Conference
Liberty Hall, Dublin, 4th June 2015
Speech on the occasion of the Global Irish Civic Forum
Áras an Uachtaráin, 3rd June 2015
Speech at the AGM of Misean Cara
Milltown Institute, Dublin, 27th May 2015
Speech at the official opening of the new clubhouse at Our Lady’s Boys Club
Ely Place, Galway, Saturday, 23rd May 2015
Speech on Receiving the Freedom of the Borough District of Drogheda
Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Friday, 22nd May 2015
Speech on receiving the Freedom of the Borough District of Drogheda
Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Friday, 22nd May, 2015
Speech at a Reception for Former Students of the College of Europe
Áras an Uachtaráin, 22nd May 2015
Speech at the Opening of the New Tea Room at Kilmacurragh Gardens
Kilmacurragh Gardens, Kilbride Co. Wicklow, Monday, 18th May 2015
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