President hosts "Gaeilge sa Ghairdín" Garden Party

24/06/2016 NO REPRO FEE, MAXWELLS DUBLIN “Gaeilge sa Ghairdín” Garden Party Pic shows President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina. The Seely’s are the last living relatives of Douglas Hyde. The President unveiled a plaque on the 'Seomra de hÍde' (Hyde Room) at Áras an Uachtaráin and dedicated a tree to Douglas Hyde in honour of his contribution to Ireland as An Craoibhín Aoibhinn and as the first Uachtarán na hÉireann.  PIC: NO FEE, MAXWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.IE

24/06/2016 NO REPRO FEE, MAXWELLS DUBLIN “Gaeilge sa Ghairdín” Garden Party Pic shows Noel Leamy and his son Daragh Leamy ( aged 12 ) St Patricks Band from Tulla, Co. Clare. President and Sabina Higgins opened 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 7th event in the 2016 series is the "Gaeilge sa Ghairdín" Garden Party; a celebration of the Irish language and of the people and groups who are using and promoting it.  PIC: NO FEE, MAXWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.IE

24/06/2016 NO REPRO FEE, MAXWELLS DUBLIN “Gaeilge sa Ghairdín” Garden Party Pic shows President Michael D Higgins and Margery Godinho. The President accepted, on behalf of the State, five medals that were awarded to Douglas Hyde while he was studying in Trinity College and are now donated by Margery Godhino and her family. PIC: NO FEE, MAXWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.IE