President Michael D Higgins was in for a musical treat over the weekend thanks to Limerick Gospel Choir. This song inspires people especially those in the African community on the light of their ability to survive in toughest of situations." Michael D watching the choir in action. Photo: Keith WisemanSpeaking about the benefits of diversity at the event Michael D said, “May I suggest that we achieve the best of ourselves when we make the effort to understand and accept the complexity of identity. "Then we move on from simply tolerating difference, we can come then to embrace and celebrate what make the newest citizens of Ireland, the newest citizens of Limerick, unique.”The gospel choir teamed up with the Corrigan brothers over the summer to rewrite a Billy Joel classic celebrating Limerick GAA's successful hurling team.

Source: Evening echo October 01, 2018 10:52 UTC