President to begin UK visit

President Michael D Higgins today begins a three-day visit to Liverpool and Manchester.

President to begin UK visit
Wed, 21 Nov, 2012 - 07:00

President Michael D Higgins today begins a three-day visit to Liverpool and Manchester.

The premier and his wife Sabina will be met by Irish Ambassador to Britain Bobby McDonagh in Manchester before travelling to Liverpool to deliver the John Kennedy Lecture.

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