I have encountered on this long road an enthusiasm for an Irishness which will be built on recognising again those sources from which spring the best of our reason and curiosity. Michael D. Higgins buildcuriosityencounter Change image and share on social
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
Now it is time to turn to an older wisdom that, while respecting material comfort and security as a basic right of all, also recognises that many of the most valuable things in life cannot be measured. Michael D. Higgins basiccomfortlife 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
We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic. Michael D. Higgins basisbuildcitizenship Change image and share on social
Ireland has made its choice for the future and it has chosen the version of Irishness it will build. I know, and I will work with head and heart to be part of it with all of you in creating that future one in which all of us can be part of and part of us too. Michael D. Higgins buildchoicechoose share on social
I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people. Michael D. Higgins commitmentdelightirish 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 connection has been lost between the country's direction, especially with regard to the way in which the economy has been run, and the citizen. Michael D. Higgins citizenconnectioncountry Change image and share on social
