Presidential greeting for children at new creche

CITIZENS who reach the age of 100 traditionally get a greeting in the post from Áras an Uachtaráin.

Hayleigh Ryan turned three yesterday — and did a lot better. As well as a special cake she got a hug from President Mary McAleese at the official opening of the Kings Island creche at St Mary’s Park, one of Limerick city’s regeneration estates.

Hayleigh and her friend Jayden McNamara were having fun in the toy boat when the President was told it was also a very special day for the toddler and went to chat with them.