Family thrilled by President’s warm welcome

“It was like paying a visit to a relation, the President was that welcoming.”

Tue, 03 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
Claire O'Sullivan

So said Eric Isherwood as he, his wife, Veronica and their son, Colm, left Áras an Uachtaráin after enjoying tea and cake with President Michael D Higgins yesterday.

Colm, 24, had been invited to the Phoenix Park by the President to help celebrate World Autism Awareness Day.

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