A Message for 3rd Level & Further Education Students of Ireland - From President Michael D. Higgins
Message for Third Level and Further Education Students  from President Michael D. Higgins  As this academic year draws to a close, may I send my best wishes to all third level and  further education students across the Island of Ireland and wish you good health and  every blessing for the future.  This has been an unprecedented year, bringing new and complex challenges to all those  currently undertaking further studies. With yourselves and your families I am well aware  of the isolation and loneliness some of you will have experienced as lectures and tutorials  moved online.   I am mindful of how problematic it has been for many of you to learn and study in  cramped or unsuitable environments, while retaining a sense of structure and motivation  during long periods of pre-recorded lectures and separation from fellow students.   Once again Covid has not impacted evenly on all, with those with lesser resources  impacted disproportionately.  College year...





