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13 times Michael D. Higgins was the best President Ireland could ask for

Best President ever.

Apr 29th 2016, 6:21 PM 31,448 Views 14 Comments

1. When he photobombed this guy out walking his dogs

Classic Michael D.

CeKEI0fWIAIfyZ5 Source: Paddy Barnes/Twitter

2. And when he hung around with these lads down in a skate park.

Nothing to see here.

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3. Every time he stood in a Devin Toner/Paul O’Connell sandwich and wasn’t intimidated

Michael D just gets on with things. That’s the kind of guy he is.

5′3 of Michael D Higgins beside 6′9 of Devin Toner. pic.twitter.com/PHtEZlKZGF
— Stephen Long (@Stephen_Long) November 16, 2013

Source: Stephen Long/Twitter

4. When he was spotted chilling in a nightclub in Galway

First night in Galway and saw Michael D Higgins walking into a nightclub, just your average President 😂
— • EmmaJade ➰ (@Emmaa_Jade) August 6, 2013

Source: • EmmaJade ➰/Twitter

5. And when he was spied queuing at an ATM like an ordinary Joe Soap

Presidents need cash, too, you know.

Ladies and gents I bring you Michael D Higgins waiting in line for an ATM .. Your welcome. pic.twitter.com/BnFqZBFzze
— cíara (@1DBeours) March 26, 2014

Source: cíara/Twitter

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6. When this photo of him at Slane resurfaced and reminded us all of what a total legend he is

Source: Cian Nugent/Twitter

7. When he returned home to Galway to celebrate being elected as President <3

Who among us doesn’t want to invite Michael D in for a cuppa?

Michael D Higgins victory celebrations Source: PA Archive/Press Association Images

8. When he invited elderly people to the Aras for biscuits and tea <3

Horsing into the biscuits there so he was.

25/7/2013 Old Peoples Receptions Source: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland

9. When he took part in the greatest selfie in the history of the state.

Source: Jonathan walters/Twitter

10. When he conducted an interview for the Six One… in front of a photo of himself and Martin Sheen

He gets starstruck like the rest of us.

CQV2DgKWgAMG7So Source: amyohconnor/Twitter

11. And when he rubbed shoulders with Tom Cruise

!!!

TOM CRUISE IN IRELAND 1995 HOLLYWOOD FILM STARS Source: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

12. When he recited the infamous speech from Taken before presenting Liam Neeson with an IFTA

Just had the pleasure of hearing President Michael D Higgins do the "very particular set of skills" from TAKEN. Can die happy. #ifta16
— 🥃Donald Clarke📽️ (@DonaldClarke63) April 9, 2016

Source: Donald Clarke/Twitter

13. And when he killed it at the 1916 celebrations

Love you, Michael D.

I love Michael D Higgins. He is a wonderful President! What a speaker. He loves this country so ferociously it bursts from him #Centenary
— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) March 29, 2016

Source: Eoghan McDermott/Twitter

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#Centenary Aw Michael D you are 1 special guy. We are so lucky to have u as our President
— John T Stapleton (@kilminick) March 29, 2016

Source: John Stapleton/Twitter

Bursting with pride after watching #Centenary back. Michael D. Higgins speech bled passion and pride. The Arts at the forefront again 🇮🇪 👏🏻
— Laurence Kinlan (@laurencekinlan) March 31, 2016

Source: Laurence Kinlan/Twitter

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13 times Michael D. Higgins was the best President Ireland could ask for

Best President ever.

1. When he photobombed this guy out walking his dogs

2. And when he hung around with these lads down in a skate park.

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

3. Every time he stood in a Devin Toner/Paul O’Connell sandwich and wasn’t intimidated

4. When he was spotted chilling in a nightclub in Galway

5. And when he was spied queuing at an ATM like an ordinary Joe Soap

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

6. When this photo of him at Slane resurfaced and reminded us all of what a total legend he is

7. When he returned home to Galway to celebrate being elected as President <3

8. When he invited elderly people to the Aras for biscuits and tea <3

9. When he took part in the greatest selfie in the history of the state.

10. When he conducted an interview for the Six One… in front of a photo of himself and Martin Sheen

11. And when he rubbed shoulders with Tom Cruise

12. When he recited the infamous speech from Taken before presenting Liam Neeson with an IFTA

13. And when he killed it at the 1916 celebrations

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13 times Michael D. Higgins was the best President Ireland could ask for

Best President ever.

1. When he photobombed this guy out walking his dogs

2. And when he hung around with these lads down in a skate park.

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We couldn't find this Tweet

3. Every time he stood in a Devin Toner/Paul O’Connell sandwich and wasn’t intimidated

4. When he was spotted chilling in a nightclub in Galway

5. And when he was spied queuing at an ATM like an ordinary Joe Soap

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

6. When this photo of him at Slane resurfaced and reminded us all of what a total legend he is

7. When he returned home to Galway to celebrate being elected as President <3

8. When he invited elderly people to the Aras for biscuits and tea <3

9. When he took part in the greatest selfie in the history of the state.

10. When he conducted an interview for the Six One… in front of a photo of himself and Martin Sheen

11. And when he rubbed shoulders with Tom Cruise

12. When he recited the infamous speech from Taken before presenting Liam Neeson with an IFTA

13. And when he killed it at the 1916 celebrations

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