When he departs from the Áras, President Michael D Higgins intends to write poetry in Galway, among other pursuits. Photograph: Collins
President Michael D Higgins is to return to his home in Rahoon, Galway when he leaves Áras an Uachtaráin in November, where he plans to continue working on food security, while writing poems and resuming unfinished books.
“Food security, and the achievement of food security, are themes which I am anxious to continue working on after I complete my term as President of Ireland in a few weeks’ time,” he told a video address to the World Food Forum this month.
At 84, Higgins is significantl
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