PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR MICHAEL D HIGGINS INAUGURATION

Date Published: 06-Nov-2011

Rehearsals are now underway for the inauguration of Galway's Michael D Higgins as President of Ireland.

The event which will be broken into four parts takes place this Friday [Nov11] in St Patrick's Hall at Dublin Castle.

It's expected to be attended by up to 700 guests and to include a guard of honour from the Irish Defence Forces.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be attending the inauguration.

Speaking while on an official visit to the city this weekend, he said Michael D Higgins will make an outstanding president and will bring his own unique stamp to the role.