President Michael D.Higgins To Visit Cork
The President will be in the city on Saturday to launch the 100 crucial books at the city library. Michael D.Higgins will then travel to Carrignavar to help commemorate notable poets before heading to Clonakilty. The West Cork town is 400 years old this year and a carnival is being held with musicians and entertainers to mark the anniversary. President Higgins will conclude his trip by attending a ceremoney for the RNLI lifeboat personnel in Courtmacsherry on Sunday.
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