DUP Councillor Brands Irish President 'Nasty Little Man'

DUP councillor brands Irish President 'nasty little man'

Unionist anger over NI centenary 'snub' as Newry, Mourne and Down agrees to thank Michael D Higgins for duty of service

DUP councillor brands President of Ireland ‘nasty little man’

The DUP has rejected a council thank you letter to the President of Ireland with one councillor calling him a “nasty, condescending little man.” Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) agreed by majority vote this week (Sept 1) to write to Michael D Higgins as he retires after 14 years as Irish head of state. However, unionist opposition was displayed in the chamber in reaction to the Irish President’s refusal to attend an Armagh church …