Cork gets ready to honour President Higgins

Final preparations are under way to confer the Freedom of Cork on President Michael D Higgins this week.

Cork gets ready to honour President Higgins
Mon, 21 Apr, 2014 - 01:00
Eoin English

Fresh from his historic state visit to Britain, President Higgins will receive the city’s highest honour during a special meeting of Cork City Council at City Hall this Thursday afternoon.

He will become the sixth sitting or former president of Ireland to receive the award.

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