A community leader from the US has received a warm welcome on his visit to Donegal this week.
Businessman Billy Higgins of South Boston is a community leader who is renowned for his charitable endeavours. As the founder of the Southill Childrens Fund Boston, he has done immense work in supporting the education of children with special needs.
Billy is visiting Donegal this week to further his support of Ballaghderg Pre-School for children with special needs.
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Jack Murray, presented Billy Higgins with a fabulous throw from Magee’s of Donegal Town and thanked Billy for all his work to date in supporting Donegal. He stated: ‘I am delighted to welcome Billy Higgins to the County House here in Lifford today. Billy has been a fine friend to Donegal County Council for many years and I’m delighted to present Billy with this token of our gratitude’.
Billy Higgins makes a presentation to Donegal Cathaoirleach Cllr. Jack Murray to commenorate his visit to Boston on St Patrick’s Day. (NW Newspix)
Billy Higgins presented the Cathaoirleach with a declaration of friendship between Boston and Donegal which was issued by the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Also present to welcome Billy Higgins to County House, Lifford, were Leas-Cathaoirleach Cllr. Martin McDermott, Cllr. Ciaran Brogan and Liam Ward, Director of Community Development and Planning Services.
