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Speech at Official Opening Of Fleadh Cheoil Na HÉireann 2016

Speech at official opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2016

Ennis, Co. Clare, 14 August 2016

Speech at State ceremonial event on Patrick Pearse’s contribution to the Irish language

Full text: http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-attends-state-ceremonial-event-as-part-of-the-ireland-2016-centen

On 7 July 2016 President Michael D. Higgins gave the keynote address at a ceremony in honour of Patrick Pearse’s contribution to the Irish language.

The ceremony formed part of 'An Teanga Bheo' strand of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. The revival of the Irish language was a core ambition of many of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, based on a vision of an independent Ireland with its own spoken and written language.

Speech At The Opening Of The George Eogan Cultural And Heritage Centre

Speech by President Michael D. Higgins
Opening of the George Eogan Cultural and Heritage Centre
Nobber, Co Meath
Tuesday, 5th July 2016