I am delighted to be back home in Galway, the place I first came to as a 19-year-old in 1960. It's here where my heart is and will forever be. Michael D. Higgins backdelightforever Change image and share on social
You are not speaking for yourself, but for Ireland. Michael D. Higgins irelandspeak Change image and share on social
I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future. Michael D. Higgins celebrationcommondetermination Change image and share on social
I am very glad as well that it is a presidency built on a campaign that emphasized ideas. I hope it will be a presidency that will enable everybody to be part of and proud of. Michael D. Higgins buildcampaignemphasize Change image and share on social
I'm happy with the vote and the support. I'm very glad that it is so decisive. It will enable me to be a president for all of the people. Michael D. Higgins decisiveenableglad Change image and share on social
The reconnection of society, economy and ethics is a project we cannot postpone. Michael D. Higgins economyethicpostpone Change image and share on social
I love our shared island, our shared Ireland and its core decency. I love it for its imagination and its celebration of the endless possibilities for our people. Michael D. Higgins celebrationcoredecency Change image and share on social
Through the inspiration of Vaclav's words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an authoritarian state to a free democracy at the heart of Europe. Michael D. Higgins authoritariancourageczechoslovakia share on social
The necessary transformation of which I speak and of which my presidency will be a part is built on turning creative possibilities into live realities for all our people. Michael D. Higgins buildcreativelive Change image and share on social
I want to say a very sincere thank you for this welcome home - it is a wonderful welcome home. It is the place to where I return and where I will always return because it is of Galway that I am. Michael D. Higgins galwayhomeplace Change image and share on social
