Ministerial Christmas Card

Dr Patrick Hillery served as Minister for External Affairs from 1969 – 1973. This Christmas card was issued by his Department during his first Christmas as Minister.

The card bears seasonal greetings in both Irish and English on the inside right of the card, with an image from the Book of Kells on the left.

Ref: 2005.113.1

The Book of Kells
Department of Foreign Affairs
Patrick J. Hillery Exhibition
Insigna Collection