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STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT MICHAEL D. HIGGINS – ANDY LEE

Date: Tue 16th Dec, 2014 | 12:18

On his return from a State Visit to China, President Michael D. Higgins issued the following statement of congratulations to boxer Andy Lee this morning:

“I wish to offer my sincere congratulations to Andy Lee on attaining the WBO World Middleweight Title this weekend in the United States. His outstanding performance bears testament to his strength of spirit, many hours of training, determination and commitment.

I also wish to pay tribute to his coaches, his family, friends and fans who were so loyal in their belief that Andy Lee had the skill and tenacity to become a world champion. Everyone in Limerick and in Ireland is rightly proud of this exemplary sportsman.

Sabina and I, and all at the Áras, have warmest memories of his last celebratory visit to our home.” – 16/12/14