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Speech at Community Day Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin

The final event in the 2016 series of Garden Parties is the Community Day party.

Each year, President and Sabina Higgins open up Áras an Uachtaráin for a series of Garden Parties celebrating the work of people and organisations active on themes of citizenship and community - themes that are central to the Presidency of Michael D. Higgins.

The Community Day event pays tribute to communities, voluntary groups and active citizens, "wherever they are working, in whatever way”

This year, the President arranged for the France vs. Ireland soccer match to be shown at the event.

President Gives The Opening Address At The 7th Annual TASC Conference

“Achieving Sustainable Development: Of Principles and Some Obstacles”

Speech by President Michael D. Higgins
TASC Annual Conference
Croke Park, Dublin
Friday, 17th June, 2016

Speech at a Garden Party marking the International Day of Yoga

On 21 June, President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins once again opened up Áras an Uachtaráin to members of the public, for the 6th event in a series of summer Garden Parties. 
This event was focused on the theme of yoga and well-being, in celebration of an ancient tradition that embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, as recognised by the United Nations.

More info via http://www.president.ie/en/diary/details/president-hosts-united-nations-international-day-of-yoga-garden-party