Misneach back in Galway as President Higgins and Sabina prepare to leave Dublin

President Michael D Higgins said that he was “looking forward” to moving back to Galway, but indicated that he intends to remain busy.

President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin with his dogs Misneach and Brod É. Picture: Tony Maxwell

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were not the first Áras an Uachtaráin occupants to leave this week, as the most famous dog in Ireland made his way west.

Bernese Mountain dog, Misneach, has already made the journey ahead of his owners’ departure back to Rahoon, Co Galway.