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21/02/2012
Irish President Begins Official Trip To London
The Irish President Michael D Higgins begins his first official trip to London today.
It is his first overseas trip since he was recently inaugurated.
The President and his wife will tour London's Olympic Games site as part of the two day visit. He will also meet with Irish emigrants.
He has appointed an Irish woman living in Britain to the Council of State as an advisor on emigrant affairs.
The President will also visit the Camden Irish Centre and attend a performance of 'Juno and Paycock' involving the Abbey Theatre and the National Theatre of Great Britain.
(CD/GK)
It is his first overseas trip since he was recently inaugurated.
The President and his wife will tour London's Olympic Games site as part of the two day visit. He will also meet with Irish emigrants.
He has appointed an Irish woman living in Britain to the Council of State as an advisor on emigrant affairs.
The President will also visit the Camden Irish Centre and attend a performance of 'Juno and Paycock' involving the Abbey Theatre and the National Theatre of Great Britain.
(CD/GK)
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