Áras an Uachtaráin announces death of President Higgins' dog, Síoda

Síoda, one of the President's two Bernese mountain dogs had, along with Bród, become incredibly popular with people here and abroad. 

One of President Micheal D Higgins' dogs has died following a short illness. 

Síoda, one of the President's two Bernese mountain dogs, had become incredibly popular with people here and abroad, along with Bród.