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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4 years ago Created 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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JillVille
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4 years ago Created 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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Mimis Nachbarin
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a burner!!! Love it. Wish I'd be irish, could vote for him.

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Ireland President Michael Higgins

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Mimis Nachbarin
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She: come here, darling. He: bends over. Kiss

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Ireland President Michael Higgins

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Miss Cris
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, of course you know the names of the dogs!!!!

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Ireland President Michael Higgins

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Echo
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought it said @President In Real Life.

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Ireland President Michael Higgins

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Blacksheep
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's quite a bodyguard he found there.

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Ireland President Michael Higgins

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Arya Baranwal
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4 years ago Created 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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Ireland President Michael Higgins

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TC
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

15 feet? Thats a big lad...

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