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President Michael D Higgins’ beloved dog Síoda has passed away, it was announced.
The sad news was revealed in the president’s latest newsletter, published this morning.
“Unfortunately we must inform that Síoda has passed away, after a brief illness,” he says, along with a photograph of Mr. Higgins and the dog.
Síoda was one half of a much loved Burmese mountain dog duo, Bród and Síoda, who never left the president’s side and often attended engagements with him.
They often stole the show at events and accompanied the president, capturing the hearts of many who met the two furry creatures.
The powerful duo of Bród and Síoda also captured the attention of famous visitors to Áras an Uachatarain, including English royalty Meghan and Harry, as well as William and Kate.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with President Michael D Higgins, his wife Sabina and their dogs Brod and Sioda (Julien Behal / PA)
Images from the Press Association
While Sioda is known to have been ill for a period of time, she was also missed when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, visited Ireland in March; however, it was reported at the time that the dog had just undergone an operation on its paw.
President Higgins has previously spoken proudly about his pets.
He said in an interview on Today FM: “Dogs are very popular, in fact there was a group today – one of the many groups that visit – and when I went to say goodbye to them they said, ‘but we don’t have’ seen the dogs.
“They are a very sociable breed of dog and are very safe with children.
“I’ve had dogs my whole life … they are both beautiful dogs.”
This is not the first time the president has lost one of his two companion dogs, and Shadow passed away in 2018.
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