The president at the Áras with his two dogs, Bród and SiodaPresident Michael D Higgins’ dog Síoda has passed away, it has been announced. “Sadly we must report that Síoda has passed away, after a short illness,” it states, alongside a photograph of Mr Higgins and the dog. Síoda was one half of a duo of much-beloved Burmese mountain dogs, Bród and Síoda, who never left the President’s side and often attended engagements with him. Expand Close The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with President Michael D Higgins, his wife Sabina and their dogs Brod and Sioda (Julien Behal/PA) Press Association Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with President Michael D Higgins, his wife Sabina and their dogs Brod and Sioda (Julien Behal/PA)They often stole the show at events and accompanied the President, capturing the hearts of many who met the two furry creatures. This is not the first time that the President has lost one of his two companion dogs, with Shadow passing away in 2018.

Source: Irish Independent September 19, 2020 10:12 UTC