The position of President in Ireland is largely ceremonial, and only has limited powers. The current incumbent, Michael D. Higgins, is the guardian of the constitution and a representative of the Irish state in world affairs, and it's fair to say that he does a great job!

Resembling the kind and cuddly grandpa that you always wanted, Mr. Higgins comes off as a genuine and approachable guy. People are sharing examples of why he is so loved by the Irish people, and we wish that all presidents were so happy and positive! Scroll down below to check out why everyone wants to have a cup of tea with the president of Ireland, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Ireland President Michael Higgins

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Clare E
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This boy lost his father in a coastguard helicopter crash and this was at the funeral.

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Laura Perkinson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh this makes you want to cry. such wonderful Empathy this man has. The world needs so many more of him.

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Mare Freed
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I'm almost crying that he's not my president. Bless him.

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm crying that all the world's leaders are by far not like him.

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Ginette Séguin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please could we share him with you or even better, could you share him with Americans, they really need a wonderful person like him

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Michèle Gyselinck
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy has a heart. Obviously not the kind of guy who'd order migrant kids to be separated from their parents and caged.

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Joker, usa so called president hasn't a heart, instead he has a safes and bank accounts throughout the world. Perhaps he's not a human after all. Some horrific beast from outer space or from hell.

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Coreen Kerr
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clare Thanks for explaining the pix altho' I think this kind, gentle President would hug anyone who needed one. Take care

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JoAnne Klein
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Evidence of true compassion! President Higgins is a man of integrity among his people. Rare!

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JillVille
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually really cute! And the dogs are so well behaved! Good dogs!

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Ireland President Michael Higgins

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Arya Baranwal
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is so charismatic that even the bird is listening to him patiently...

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Ireland President Michael Higgins

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