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PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins has praised the public for their efforts in responding to the challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic this year, telling them their actions have demonstrated “courage, resilience, patience and a deep commitment to others”.
“This last year has been a challenging one and for some more than others,” Uachtarán na hÉireann said during his Christmas address.
The Uachtarán and his wife Sabina have chosen Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s depiction of the Flight into Egypt as their official Christmas card from Áras an Uachtaráin.
Uachtarán Higgins said the scene represents a story of a journey impelled by a great will to protect others – a journey undertaken in great darkness but navigated in a spirit of trust and hope.
President Higgins said that the rollout of vaccines have given a “renewed hope”, but added that he is “profoundly aware” of the many people who have lost loved ones to Covid during 2021.
All of you, in your lived daily lives, have been called upon to play your own part as we faced the challenge of Covid-19. It is a challenge to which you have risen with commitment and generosity, making the sacrifices necessary to protect your loved ones and your fellow citizens.
It has been heart-warming to witness all of our people, across different generations, offering and delivering those expressions of solidarity, kindness, compassion and care for others, and to be given the assurance that those values remain as a source of inspiration in the lives of our communities.
President Higgins acknowledged that we are “once more in a period of adjustment” because of the pandemic, and that he is confident that there will be a better future ahead, “rooted in that spirit of unselfish citizenship that has been so visible in recent times”.
“Once again, may I wish you a safe and Happy Christmas, and a New Year of hope, promise and fulfilment. Beir Beannacht. Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir.”
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Great age. Left a legacy. RIP
Superhero
Weird thing is, he will still make cameos in every marvel film for the next 100 years.
@Shawn O’Ceallaghan: yeah. I was reading a week or two ago that he’s already filmed a lot of cameos in advance due to his age.
@Damien Hawe: haha I was wondering if that would spell the end of the cameos..guess not..
@Shawn O’Ceallaghan: I’m so happy about this
Ah no. Loved Stan and all his amazing work. RIP
I’ve known the name Stan Lee probably since I was five. Created inspired characters, deserved all the success he got. RIP
Excelsior .
I’m 43 years old & am saddened to read this. Marvel comics were such a huge part of my childhood & being able to share them & the movies with my children has been a source of great joy to me. Thank you for the memories Stan Lee. R.I.P.
R. I. P. Never really was interested in comics.. And the only marvel movie I’ve enjoyed or cared for spiderman. Superb age to live to and he’s made millions of people very happy with his work.
@Acedeuce: loved Rogue Trooper as a kid from the comic 2000 AD
Gibbons and Finley Day were inspired by Lee
Huge loss of an icon
@Quentin Moriarty: great comic
@Seamus Mac: Galaxy’s greatest
Absolutely legendary marvel Stan Lee Rest In Peace & Good age 95
I’m sure nothing made him happier than to see his creations come to life, to a worldwide audience over the last decade with the Marvel cinematic universe. RIP Stan Lee
A sad day. RIP Stan.
With great power comes great responsibility………RIP Stan Lee
Sheldon will be saddened!
Ah no… :( RIP
RIP Stan Lee. Thanks for everything. Excelsior
Okay, so he made a decent knife….but what else did he do?
Thank you for all the amazing characters and stories. RIP
A real Legend.
The World would be a much duller place without the Genius of Stan Lee, he has entertained the planet for decades…
Rest in Peace Stan Lee… Excelsior…
May he rest in peace.
Rest in peace. Legend. What a life
Eternal Excelsior in peace.
Legendary creator he will be missed so much excelsior Stan
xmen was about the emerging gay culture stan was about acceptance wya before his time
The geeks legend, idol, superhero & GOD will be devastated. RIP thanks for the entertainment
RIP
Excelsior!!!!!!!!
Legend.
Ah no, poor Stan, what a great legacy left behind!! He’ll be missed!!
Sad, he was a big part of my childhood, I still try and uphold some of the ideals his heroes did.
Live long in prosper. RIP
Oh my god
Excelsior
RIP
A great man, brought low by his nearest and dearest.
Hope he’s silver surfin with Spiderman and the fkin Hulk!!!
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