Bród the Bernese mountain dog interrupted President Michael D. …

The Bernese Mountain dog Sioda, along with Brod, a male of the same breed, charmed scores of special guests to the president…

T he sad news was revealed in the President’s latest newsletter, released this morning. One of Irish President Michael D. Higgins's Bernese Mountain Dogs has died. One of Irish president Michael D Higgins’ dogs has died.

The news of Sioda’s passing was included in the president’s online newsletter, with the announcement that “Sioda has passed away, after a short illness”. The Belfast Telegraph is a member of IPSO and subscribes to its Editors' Code of Practice

President Michael D Higgins and Sabina Higgins, with their dog (Joe Giddens/PA). The President’s campaign later clarified all costs of the dogs’ upkeep were met from Mr Higgins’ own funds, and the claims from the Donegal businessman were “false and ludicrous”. Sections, Irish government handout photo of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with President Michael D Higgins, his wife Sabina and their dogs Brod and Sioda at Aras an Uachtarain on the second day of their visit to Dublin, Ireland (PA). The Bernese Mountain dog Sioda, along with Brod, a male of the same breed, charmed scores of special guests to the president’s residence in Dublin, including the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their visit to Ireland in 2018.

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The Bernese Mountain dog Sioda, along with Brod, a male of the same breed, charmed scores of special guests to the president's residence in Dublin, including the Duke and Duchess of …