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17 times we were proud to call Michael D our President in 2016
1. When he stopped off at an ATM in Cork – just like the rest of us
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“I hope it does tenners.”
2. When he roared on Ireland after Robbie Brady’s winner against Italy
3. That time he photobombed a passerby in the Phoenix Park
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With his dogs <3
4. Remember when he welcomed home Ireland’s Olympians with so much enthusiasm
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Hugs all round:
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5. And went into the Munster dressing room a week after the sad loss of Anthony Foley
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6. When he was set upon by some passing costumed wolves at the Macnas Parade in Galway for Halloween
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Look at his face:
7. When he met the world’s favourite Vice President Joe Biden – and both were in seriously good form
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8. He was there through all of the 1916 centenary celebrations – handling oversized wreaths along the way
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9. And leading the country throughout it all
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10. Look at him and Sabina digging a hole here
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11. And reminding the Late Late audience that he’s trained as a waiter
Can’t stop him helping out around the Áras.
12. Kids around the country love him too
13. And he’s there to welcome Irish teams and visiting ones on to the pitch every time
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14. Rain or shine
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15. Here he is sampling some Arabic cuisine at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland
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16. He even inspired a tea cosy that appeared on Gogglebox Ireland
17. Given all that’s happened in the world this year, we’re glad to have Michael D as President of Ireland
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Legend.
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