President Higgins and his wife Sabina greet guests arriving for the final afternoon tea party of the President's 14-year term of office at Áras an Uachtaráin. Photograph: Alan Betson
There was an air of excitement around the Phoenix Park yesterday as 100 guests lined up to meet the man who has called the Áras home for the last 14 years.
Some of the members of public in attendance had simply written to President Michael D Higgins asking if they could attend the final afternoon tea hosted by him and his wife Sabina. They, along with representatives from various organisations, enjoyed the finely cut sandwiches and even finer china throughout the afternoon.
One person “delighted” to be there was Óisin Large, from Wicklow.
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