President and Sabina attend civic reception hosted by Birmingham City Council

Mon 11th Feb, 2019 | 14:15
location: (England) Birmingham City Council

(England) Birmingham City Council

Monday, 11th February, 2019

President and Sabina attend civic reception hosted by Birmingham City Council

In Birmingham, President Higgins attended a civic reception, hosted in his honour by Birmingham City Council. 

In his speech, President Higgins spoke of Birmingham as a significant destination for Irish emigrants during the famine years, and how the city continues to have a strong Irish community.