MICHAEL D Higgins will leave office at midnight on November 10 after 14 years in Aras an Uachtarain. The conclusion of his second term as the ninth President of Ireland marks the end of a remarkable tenure. Advertisement Elected at the age of 70, ‘Miggledy’ brought to the role a blend of activism, intellectualism, the arts and a commitment to social justice. His presidency was characterised by a deliberate effort to transform a largely ceremonial office into a “Presidency of Ideas” and a platform for discourse. His legacy will be as one of the most intellectually active and progressive heads...