President Michael D Higgins shared a heartfelt St Patrick's Day message in which he addressed the pandemic and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The Irish President mentioned the efforts of front line workers and communities alike during the height of Covid-19.
President Higgins began his annual St Patrick's Day message with: “Today, on our national feast day, we join together in whatever may be our circumstances, vulnerabilities or diversities to recall all those lessons that we, across the generations, have drawn as inspiration from our reflections on the life of St. Patrick, our national Patron Saint.