‘Thank you for the trust you have placed in me’ – President Higgins delivers final St Patrick’s Day message after 14 years

In his final address as president, Michael D Higgins expressed gratitude for the support and kindness of the Irish people during his two terms in office, emphasizing the importance of shared values in addressing global challenges. He highlighted the need for solidarity and compassion in the face of division, inequality, and environmental degradation, urging a rejection of cynicism and a commitment to transformative ideals. Higgins called for a renewed sense of solidarity and shared responsibility towards building a just and compassionate world, invoking the spirit of Saint Patrick to inspire unity and care for one another on St. Patrick’s Day 2025.

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