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23rd April 2023
05:31pm BST
President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina are sad to confirm that Bród, one of their two Bernese Mountain Dogs, has passed away at just past the age of 11. Bród was 11 years and two months at Áras an Uachtaráin, having come to the Áras as a 8 week old puppy. Bród was a very much loved dog by all that met him and he enjoyed meeting with the thousands of members of the public who came to Áras an Uachtaráin over the years and he was probably one of the most photographed dogs in Ireland. He will be missed by the President, Sabina and all at the Áras, particularly Misneach, the President's remaining two and a half year old dog, who has shared his space with Bród over recent months and was his constant companion, aware of Bród's situation and very attentive to him.https://twitter.com/waynefarry/status/1649841794291515392 Before Misneach arrived, Bród had been kept company by Síoda, another Bernese Mountain Dog. She died following a short illness in September 2020. The two dogs gained worldwide attention last week during U.S President Joe Biden's visit to Aras, where they 'snubbed' the 80-year-old leader.
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