# Michael D Higgins Honored Again

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Podcast: [Galway News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/galway-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598688)
Published: 2026-06-19T08:30:50+00:00
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Former President Michael D. Higgins is set to receive a major honor today—an honorary doctorate from ATU in Letterfrack—celebrating his decades of groundbreaking work in public life, literature, arts, and human rights. The ceremony, kicking off at 2:30 PM, also honors Mary V. Mullin, a trailblazer in design education and cultural development. This marks another milestone in Higgins’ legacy, following his 2013 honorary fellowship at GMIT—a testament to his enduring influence and unwavering commitment to meaningful change. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4ba02e5590bc1c17

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