On Wednesday, 7th February, President Michael D. Higgins graciously hosted the Irish Seed Savers Association at \u00c1ras an Uachtar\u00e1in for a courtesy call. During this special visit, the Irish Seed Savers Association presented President Higgins and Sabina Higgins with a Lough Key Crab tree, which will be planted at \u00c1ras an Uachtar\u00e1in in memory of their beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, Br\u00f3d.<\/p>\n
Br\u00f3d, who passed away in April 2023 at the age of 11, had been a cherished member of the Higgins family since arriving as an 8-week-old puppy at the \u00c1ras. Over the years, Br\u00f3d brought joy to the thousands of visitors who had the pleasure of meeting him during their visits to \u00c1ras an Uachtar\u00e1in.<\/p>\n
The Lough Key Crab tree holds significant importance as it is part of the National Irish Heritage Apple Tree Collection conserved at the Irish Seed Savers Association. This unique tree, discovered in the estate of Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, within the stump of a beech tree, boasts beautiful deep pink blossom, dark purple tinged foliage, and deep crimson crab apples.<\/p>\n
President Higgins expressed his gratitude for the meaningful gesture from the Irish Seed Savers Association, emphasizing the importance of preserving Ireland’s agricultural heritage. The planting of the Lough Key Crab tree at \u00c1ras an Uachtar\u00e1in serves as a poignant tribute to Br\u00f3d and contributes to the protection of Ireland\u2019s apple tree heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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