A Pakistani woman living in Monaghan for the past 13 years fulfilled a dream to meet the President of Ireland when he visited the town on Friday. President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins was in Monaghan Town to lay a wreath during the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Monaghan Bombing.
An excited and humble Aneela Gill was spotted with a bunch of flowers in her arms as she waited hoping to present the President with the flowers in gratitude for all that Ireland has done for her and her family. The President's staff obliged Aneela and she gave over her flowers and expressed her gratitude to Ireland through its Uachtarán na hÉireann.
The single mother of three arrived in Ireland 13 years ago "with nothing" but she says Ireland has given her "power, encouraged her and given her confidence". Last year, she completed a degree in Monaghan Institute and insists Ireland is her "home, her country and her everything" In Pakistan women and single mothers have it's very dangerous to live alone," She told Northern Sound, "I'm living in this country with a lot of confidence. I go out alone, I leave my children alone at home. I have no fear because gardaí and all they are doing in doing their job. It's very very good. I will always support my president and Ireland. Ireland and Ireland people are the best!"
