Hundreds welcome Michael D Higgins and Maltese president Vella to UCC

A huge crowd, up to eight deep, lined the avenue from the quad, cheering as the presidents of Ireland and Malta arrived 

President of Malta George Vella and President Michael D Higgins visit UCC. Picture: Maxwells 

Hundreds of college students turned out today to welcome two presidents on an official visit to University College Cork (UCC).

A huge crowd, up to eight deep in places, lined the avenue from the quad to the plaza outside the student centre and the Honan Chapel and cheered as the Presidents of Ireland and Malta arrived for the special campus visit.