President Michael D. Higgins will unveil an Irish famine memorial in Perth today, as part of his 24-day visit to Australia and New Zealand.

The focus of the trip is on strengthening cultural, historical and economic links between the countries.

This is the first State Visit to Australia by an Irish President in almost two decades and will include engagements with the Australian Prime Minister, aboriginal elders and members of the Irish business community and the diaspora.

President Higgins attended the Australasian GAA Championship Games yesterday where he meet members of the GAA community in Australia.

The President and Sabina attended the @officialgaa Australasian Championships. pic.twitter.com/H8Y3NDR3MK

— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) October 8, 2017

Tomorrow the President will be the first Head of State to address the joint Houses of Parliament of Western Australia before heading on to Melbourne, Tasmania, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane later in the week.