Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins today marked World Book Day 2025 by donating some 250 books to Cabra public library.
The collection of books donated by President Higgins includes both those personally acquired by him and those received as gifts from authors and literary organizations.
This latest contribution is part of an ongoing series of book donations by the President to the public library service, which began with an initial gift of over 700 books in February 2020. President Higgins plans to continue these donations throughout the remainder of his term, with further contributions to public libraries ahead of the conclusion of his Presidency in November.
In a statement, President Higgins said:
“World Book Day is an important reminder of the importance of reading and of the insight that books can provide into so many worlds, real and imaginary.
Public libraries provide a vital resource within communities, offering assistance and guidance to readers of all ages, and helping each of us to find the book that we need at a given moment.
Books are written to be read, and it is my hope that the books which I am donating today will be read and enjoyed by members of the public, helping to spread the work and knowledge so meticulously written and shared by the authors to new and further readers across the community.”
The books donated today will, like those made in previous donations, be available to the public to borrow at public libraries across the country.
Each donated book will contain a special book plate with the following inscription:
“The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, gifted this book to your Library as a token of his gratitude for the service it provides, offering many people the pleasure of reading books throughout their lifetime.
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