Speech by President Higgins at a Garden Party Celebrating Community and Family

Speeches by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins

On Tuesday 25 June 2024, the President and Sabina Higgins hosted the fourth in a series of seven garden parties being held at Áras an Uachtarain this summer. In his speech the President highlighted the work of those who have enriched the lives of others and who provide support services and the hand of friendship to those within our society who are in special need of care or assistance. The tradition of hosting Garden Parties in Áras an Uachtaráin was commenced by the first President of Ireland, Douglas Hyde. Each year, thousands of members of the public and representatives of organisations across the country are welcomed to the Áras at a series of Garden Parties. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-and-sabina-host-a-community-day-garden-party-25-july-2024