Higgins to be sworn in as Ireland's ninth President

Michael D Higgins will be inaugurated as the country's ninth President at a special ceremony in Dublin Castle today.

Higgins to be sworn in as Ireland's ninth President
Fri, 11 Nov, 2011 - 07:14

Michael D Higgins will be inaugurated as the country's ninth President at a special ceremony in Dublin Castle today.

The veteran politician, poet and campaigner will take up his seven-year role as head of state after a formal swearing-in in front of outgoing President Mary McAleese, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and invited guests.

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