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Óráid an Uachtaráin, Micheál D. Ó hUigínn ag Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2016

Óráid an Uachtaráin, Micheál D. Ó hUigínn
ag Comórtas  Peile na Gaeltachta 2016
Páirc Íosagáin, Baile Bhuirne, Co. Chorcaí

An Luan, 6 Meitheamh 2016

Speech at the opening of “Project 16: Studying the Rising”

On 2 June, President Michael D. Higgins opened 'Project 16', an exhibition in Mountjoy Prison, featuring work of men and women who, from their various prisons, have created art works interpreting events of the 1916 Easter Rising.

Speech at the Official Opening of Bloom 2016

On 2 June, President Michael D. Higgins will formally open the 10th annual 'Bloom' show in Dublin's Phoenix Park. The President is Patron of the festival, which attracts over 100,000 visitors each year. 
Speaking at the 2014 show, the President said Bloom encourages people to play their part in making our living habits and environment more sustainable and that the festival "provides a unique opportunity for gardeners, horticulturists, and landscape designers across Ireland to meet and publicise their produce, creations and skills."