Michael D Higgins and Sabina given roses and cheered as term ends

Bernese mountain dogs bid Michael D Higgins emotional farewell as presidency ends

A line of Bernese Mountain Dogs gave Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina a fond farewell as the Irish president’s 14-year term came to an end. The breed is a favourite of Mr Higgins; he owned dogs Bród, Misneach, and Síoda during his presidency, who charmed world leaders and scores of visitors throughout his term. Catherine Connolly, a former Galway constituency colleague of Mr Higgins, will be inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th president on Tuesda…

Michael D Higgins and Sabina given roses and cheered as term ends

Mr Higgins was late departing as he and his wife Sabina wanted to ring the peace bell one last time.

President Higgins and wife Sabina given roses and cheered as they leave Áras for the final time

President Higgins was late departing as he and his wife Sabina wanted to ring the peace bell one last time.

Runners give Michael D Higgins guard of honour as he departs Áras for final time as President

Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were greeted by cheers and gifted roses as they left Áras an Uachtaráin this evening.