'May we all continue to work to protect our sports, and to support the game of football' - President Higgins praises League of Ireland continuation

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins in attendance at a 2019 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match  

President Michael D Higgins has thanked players, staff, supporters and volunteers for the continuation of the League of Ireland through the COVID-19 pandemic.

On the eve of the new season's curtain-raiser — the President's Cup final at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night (7:45pm) — President Higgins also said the efforts of sports club through the Covid-19 pandemic "spoke profoundly of the role of our sports clubs and associations" in enabling "young people to flourish with dignity and self-esteem and so reach their potential".