As Michael D. Higgins concludes his term as Uachtarán na hÉireann, the moment invites a warm and thoughtful look back at the extraordinary public life of one of University of Galway’s most distinguished alumni. Few are better placed to offer such reflection than Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Higgins’s lifelong friend and colleague, who provides a rare and personal glimpse into the man behind the office and the depth of his enduring connection to the University. Through public achievement and private loyalty, Higgins’s long association with University of Galway emerges as a defining thread in a remarkable life of service, intellect, and moral commitment.
