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“I am delighted to be back home in Galway, the place I first came to as a 19-year-old in 1960. It's here where my heart is and will forever be.”

Quote by Michael D. Higgins

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Michael D. Higgins

Michael D. Higgins, born on April 18, 1941, is the President of Ireland. A writer, scholar, and politician, he is also known for his literary achievements and academic contributions. Higgins has been active in the Irish political scene for many years and was elected as the President of Ireland in 2011. more

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