Higgins leaves official residence on last day as Irish president

Michael D Higgins leaves the official residence on his final day as Irish president, stating it was a privilege to serve. Well-wishers gathered outside Áras an Uachtaráin to bid farewell, with supporters offering yellow roses symbolizing friendship. The outgoing president and his wife, Sabina, were cheered on by crowds, including members of Sanctuary Runners and Bernese mountain dog owners as a guard of honour, as President Higgins had owned Bernese mountain dogs during his term.