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President visits Byblos World Heritage Site

Mon 27th Apr 2015 | 00:00

Location: Lebanon

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Official Visit to Lebanon

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President Michael D Higgins with H.E. Mr Tammam Salam, President of the Council of Ministers at 'Le Grand Serail' the historic offices of the President in Beirut

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, with Yazid Mahfouz, Byblos Tour Guide, during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'Byblos'

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins with H.E. Mr Tammam Salam, President of the Council of Ministers at 'Le Grand Serail' the historic offices of the President in Beirut

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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The Guard of Honour Assemble prior to the arrival of President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina during their visit to the FINIRISH BATT HQ in South Lebanon

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins during an Inspection of the Captains Guard of Honour during his visit to the FINIRISH BATT HQ in South Lebanon

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins during a visit to the FINIRISH BATT HQ in South Lebanon

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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Lt Col Kevin McCarthy from Galway, President Michael D Higgins meeting Gunner Patrick Byrne from Cork and Private Vincent Rodgers from Limerick, members of the 47th Infantry Group

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina's meeting Trooper Niamh Sheehan from Cork , a member of the 47th Infantry Group

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina's at a Tree Planting Ceremony at the FINIRISH BATT HQ in South Lebanon

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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Wreath laying ceremony at the UNIFIL Monument in Tibnin in South Lebanon to comemmorate the 47 members of the Irish Defence Forces who died while on service with the UN

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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Wreath laying ceremony at the UNIFIL Monument in Tibnin in South Lebanon to comemmorate the 47 members of the Irish Defence Forces who died while on service with the UN

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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Wreath laying ceremony at the UNIFIL Monument in Tibnin in South Lebanon to comemmorate the 47 members of the Irish Defence Forces who died while on service with the UN

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina during an orientation and operational brief from Lt Oisin Moore at the UN Post 6-52 in South Lebanon

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

Official Visit to Lebanon

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President Michael D Higgins with H.E. Mr Tammam Salam, President of the Council of Ministers at 'Le Grand Serail' the historic offices of the President in Beirut

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, with Yazid Mahfouz, Byblos Tour Guide, during a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'Byblos'

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins with H.E. Mr Tammam Salam, President of the Council of Ministers at 'Le Grand Serail' the historic offices of the President in Beirut

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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The Guard of Honour Assemble prior to the arrival of President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina during their visit to the FINIRISH BATT HQ in South Lebanon

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins during an Inspection of the Captains Guard of Honour during his visit to the FINIRISH BATT HQ in South Lebanon

Photo Chris Bellew / Copyright Fennell Photography 2015

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President Michael D Higgins during a visit to the FINIRISH BATT HQ in South Lebanon

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Lt Col Kevin McCarthy from Galway, President Michael D Higgins meeting Gunner Patrick Byrne from Cork and Private Vincent Rodgers from Limerick, members of the 47th Infantry Group

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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina's meeting Trooper Niamh Sheehan from Cork , a member of the 47th Infantry Group

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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina's at a Tree Planting Ceremony at the FINIRISH BATT HQ in South Lebanon

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Wreath laying ceremony at the UNIFIL Monument in Tibnin in South Lebanon to comemmorate the 47 members of the Irish Defence Forces who died while on service with the UN

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Wreath laying ceremony at the UNIFIL Monument in Tibnin in South Lebanon to comemmorate the 47 members of the Irish Defence Forces who died while on service with the UN

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Wreath laying ceremony at the UNIFIL Monument in Tibnin in South Lebanon to comemmorate the 47 members of the Irish Defence Forces who died while on service with the UN

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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina during an orientation and operational brief from Lt Oisin Moore at the UN Post 6-52 in South Lebanon

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