St Patrick's Day 2021 - Message from President Michael D. Higgins

President Michael D. Higgins marked St. Patrick’s Day with a special message to “all those who form part of the Irish family, and its friends in the families of the world.”

See https://president.ie/en/diary/details...

In other years, the President and Sabina Higgins normally attend a number of events celebrating Ireland’s national day, but this year, in light of Covid-19 public health restrictions, the annual festival will be taking place online.

While the President usually marks the Day by attending a number of public events, including the parade in Dublin’s city centre, and by hosting receptions for groups and people that have made a particular contribution to Irish society, this year the President has chosen to publish a video message to send his best wishes to the Irish people and reflect on the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.