As a northerner, and from a unionist background, I have to say this man is a delight. I wish he had more of a role here, and some day the president is the president of ALL of Ireland.
I agree President Higgins is not the president of the Republic of Ireland. He’s the president of Ireland. He’s my president and I’m proud to call him my president
Not the sort of chat you'd expect between a president and a comedian is it 🤣 And thanks for your comment by the way, hopefully more folk from your background come around to that 'all inclusive' way of thinking.
I've just come back from Belfast and I'm on an absolute high! Not through drugs may I add, just down to the absolute joy that were the people of Belfast. I have now started reading up about all of the history of Ireland and Northern Ireland. As a Brit, I'm somewhat ashamed that I know so little. But our schools taught us nothing of this history.
Hes just like the countries grandad isnt he. Such a nice and gentle man , great president , even if the role in this country is mainly ceremonial. Very proud to say hes our president, very lovely man 👏
Loved this interview one of the participants being the president of Ireland, the interviewer being a very good friend of said President. Only disappointment the Bernese Mountain Dogs didn't get a mention.
@@Ksaxkradio I'm sure someone's "Auntie Mary, no the auntie Mary on the father's side, bumped into her old neighbour Barbara walking the dog down the pier, and dontcha know Barbara's daughter Laura married an English man and they both died, and Mary told her brother" to tell him all about that
You want to try living in New Zealand where we have an APPOINTED Governor General. In a recent poll only 18% of people could name the current GG. Most people can't even say if the current GG is a man or a woman. I don't get to vote for them so I couldn't give a shit what the GG says about anything. I'd give my eyeteeth for a President like this. I remember when Mary Robinson was President and the BBC was interviewing her and the chap snidely said that the President of Ireland had no power so what was the point. She said, as I recall, "A President can't have policies but a President can have values". You only have to look at Michael D to see the values that he promotes of caring and compassion. In today's world, that is bloody awesome.
Anyone else not agree that our president is just a novelty act and actually is useless. Look at the country and how its run?.. ah but sure aslong as we all have a good laugh.
The president’s position was designed with that in mind they’re not meant to hold power but instead act as a figure head for the country. It means our head of state isn’t changing nearly yearly when the government falls apart and can focus on building relations with other countries doing visits and attending functions, etc. That is their role they’re not there to run the country simply represent it. Might seem useless to many but it’s an important role for the countries representation.
That’s a proper irishman. I’m proud to say he is the President of Ireland.
Hope he doesn't offend the snowflakes
@@Minime163 you sound like a snowflake yourself man
@@Minime163 you're definitely a snowflake
Jaysus I'm meltin'
Stop talking rubbish fool
As a northerner, and from a unionist background, I have to say this man is a delight. I wish he had more of a role here, and some day the president is the president of ALL of Ireland.
I agree President Higgins is not the president of the Republic of Ireland. He’s the president of Ireland. He’s my president and I’m proud to call him my president
Not the sort of chat you'd expect between a president and a comedian is it 🤣
And thanks for your comment by the way, hopefully more folk from your background come around to that 'all inclusive' way of thinking.
The sooner, the better. Good riddance.
I've just come back from Belfast and I'm on an absolute high! Not through drugs may I add, just down to the absolute joy that were the people of Belfast. I have now started reading up about all of the history of Ireland and Northern Ireland. As a Brit, I'm somewhat ashamed that I know so little. But our schools taught us nothing of this history.
Zto me itbiscallreadybone Island we are all the one in myveyes
2 national treasures, you could listen to Michael d for hours.❤
Hero
how sad, need to get a life
@@thisdrinkinglife you sure do I agree,good luck with it 🤔
@@superblanch15 makes no sense, good lad
@@thisdrinkinglife right on....clown
Hes just like the countries grandad isnt he. Such a nice and gentle man , great president , even if the role in this country is mainly ceremonial.
Very proud to say hes our president, very lovely man 👏
Love Michael D. Peace from Belfast ✌️🇮🇪
This was magical. Great Irish craic. My mother used to say: To be sure, all people in the world are equal ... but aren't you glad you're Irish?
The banter was ninety 😂
What a character. salt of the earth
"As long as you're drawing breath, stay strong and keep going". Brilliant.
*stay curious and keep going
never heard the president of Ireland speak for a long time and he's class
A brilliant character altogether hail hail
“Good and yourself?” 😂 typical Irish phrase
Absolutely wonderful person, if there were more world leaders like him, the world would be a wonderful place.
Good man mick you tell them
Loved this interview one of the participants being the president of Ireland, the interviewer being a very good friend of said President. Only disappointment the Bernese Mountain Dogs didn't get a mention.
Two wonderful dogs ;)
T G IRELAND HAS A WONDERFUL PRESIDENT SO MUCH FUN AND INFORMATIVE !!! HE LOVES TOMMY GOD BLESS HIM AND FAMILY EPIC INTERVIEW !!
Mr Higgins is a true gent, wish our politicians over here had just a drop of his attitude, and he is as funny as Tommy :)
Ireland the only place you can basically call the president fat on national television
And have him take it with the good humour with which it was said.
Not to mention responding in kind with a twinkle in his eye.
yes and he tried to get someone thrown in prison for calling him a short bastard, wise up, tsk
@@thisdrinkinglife source cause I’ve been searching and not a thing has come up
@@Ksaxkradio I'm sure someone's "Auntie Mary, no the auntie Mary on the father's side, bumped into her old neighbour Barbara walking the dog down the pier, and dontcha know Barbara's daughter Laura married an English man and they both died, and Mary told her brother" to tell him all about that
@@NoudlePipW like he’s a national treasure and this man dear speak unfavourably
Gotta love Miggledy!! A genuine treasure, wish he was British, knocks our politicians into a cocked hat!
Look how the Irish engage with their president. Beautiful.
Amazing man
❤️MICHAEL D
Brilliant interview
The thing i love about Micheal is that he dose not seam like a president but a real irish farmer that is up for the craic
Ahh would ye stop, he an out and out intellect that's also up for the craic.
Sure he's a real Galwegian, visit my nan at times and go to mass and meet him there in Galway. Great man.
The two of them ;-) National Treasures both.
You want to try living in New Zealand where we have an APPOINTED Governor General. In a recent poll only 18% of people could name the current GG. Most people can't even say if the current GG is a man or a woman. I don't get to vote for them so I couldn't give a shit what the GG says about anything. I'd give my eyeteeth for a President like this. I remember when Mary Robinson was President and the BBC was interviewing her and the chap snidely said that the President of Ireland had no power so what was the point. She said, as I recall, "A President can't have policies but a President can have values". You only have to look at Michael D to see the values that he promotes of caring and compassion. In today's world, that is bloody awesome.
Great craic between them.
he is an honourable man, as a unionists deepest respect.
President for life
A wonderful bloke
The train gate keepers are the best of the best.
A legend 😊
Super Two wonderful people. But there will only ever be one Michael D.
A wonderful man
Humble good man
I am not going to die wandering (wondering)
Wheres the full one
Coming shortly
Rte player
Great interview Michael D great Clare Man and great president
The chief 😊
Anyone else not agree that our president is just a novelty act and actually is useless. Look at the country and how its run?.. ah but sure aslong as we all have a good laugh.
The president’s position was designed with that in mind they’re not meant to hold power but instead act as a figure head for the country. It means our head of state isn’t changing nearly yearly when the government falls apart and can focus on building relations with other countries doing visits and attending functions, etc. That is their role they’re not there to run the country simply represent it. Might seem useless to many but it’s an important role for the countries representation.
I disagree. He's a head of State the same as every other EU country. You want him to be supreme leader in charge of everything like Al Assad in Syria?
He is not the government
Michael Hyland, I agree with you their as well. Your not alone.
He's our president he represents the nation, the citizens and protects the constitution.
The government runs the state.
Separate entities.