Higgins: Mandela memorial was 'a moving experience'

Ireland's President Michael D Higgins has described the memorial ceremoney for Nelson Mandela as a very moving experience.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2013 - 17:28

Ireland's President Michael D Higgins has described the memorial ceremoney for Nelson Mandela as a very moving experience.

Tens of thousands of South Africans have given Nelson Mandela a joyful send-off. They were joined by close to 100 world leaders along with celebrities at a memorial ceremony in Soweto.

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