UCC welcomes Presidential visit

7 Mar 2023

On World Book Day, President of Ireland and President of Malta will view the Great Book of Ireland

University College Cork welcomes the President of Ireland, Michael D.Higgins, his wife Ms Sabina Higgins, and President of Malta, H.E. Dr George Vella, and his wife Mrs Miriam Vella to our campus today.

While here President Higgins and President Vella will visit the Honan Chapel. Consecrated in 1916, a turbulent year in Irish history, the Honan Chapel is considered a jewel in the crown of twentieth century Irish art and architecture, with its collection including fine examples of the artworks of the Irish Revival, and Irish Arts and Crafts practice. It recently underwent a major renovation.

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