President Michael D. Higgins penned a very special letter to one child who appeared on The Late Late Toy Show.
Kathryn Fay, a young book lover and budding politician appeared on the Toy Show on Friday night and she was gifted with a framed, personally addressed letter from the president.
Kathryn was elated when Ryan gifted her the letter, but viewers were left wondering what was written in the letter.
Lucky for viewers, the official President of Ireland account posted a copy of the letter that Kathryn received – and it’s even better than we expected!
The letter read:
“Dear Kathryn
May I congratulate you on your appearance on the Late Late Toy Show. I hope that you have enjoyed being part of the making of the programme.
I have been told of your interest in reading, and in particular your interest in the history of Presidents including all of Ireland’s Presidents from the foundation of the State.
As an avid reader you will know that books are windows to many worlds, both real and imaginary, and the benefits, and joys too, of reading will last a lifetime. People who read books will not just have the experiences of their own lives, but are also to take into themselves the feelings, action and wisdom of many others.
It makes me particularly happy to hear of your interest in Presidents and politics. All of the Presidents you have read about will have tried, in their own way, to make this world a better place. I hope that you and all your friends will, too, keep faith in the power of each and every one of us to make a difference, working together to build a better, just and sustainable world.
After my election in 2011 what I told the ‘Being Young and Irish’ events that I organised, was “be the arrow, not the target”.
You’re doing well as an arrow!
Beir Beannacht
Michael D. Higgins”
“Be the arrow, not the target.” – President Higgins’ #LateLateToyShow message to ‘avid reader’ Kathryn Fay. pic.twitter.com/LqNEzHikoa
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) December 3, 2016
Just when we thought we couldn’t love Michael D. anymore, he goes and does this!
