President Higgins to represent Ireland at State memorial service for Mandela

President Michael D Higgins will represent Ireland at the State memorial service for Nelson Mandela.

President Higgins to represent Ireland at State memorial service for Mandela
Fri, 06 Dec, 2013 - 17:22

President Michael D Higgins will represent Ireland at the State memorial service for Nelson Mandela.

The event is taking place at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, which hosted the 2010 World Cup final, next Tuesday.

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