Former President Michael D. Higgins has been bestowed with an honorary doctorate at the ATU campus in Letterfrack
The ceremony also honoured Mary V. Mullin, a highly influential figure in design education and cultural development.
ATU says it's recognising Michael D Higgins' his exceptional contribution to public life, literature, the arts, and human rights over many decades.
Previously, in 2013, Michael D. Higgins was among the first group ever to be awarded an honourary fellowship at GMIT, in recognition of his service to public life.
Our reporter Máirtín Ó Catháin was at Friday's event where former President Higgins said he was delighted to accept this latest accolade, adding he and Sabina are as busy as ever
ATU President Orla Flynn fills us in on the connection between Mary V. Mullin and Letterfrack College as the second recipient of an honrary doctorate on Friday
