President Urged To Change His Mind About Not Attending Religious Ceremony With The Queen.

It's being organised to mark the 100 year anniversary of Northern Ireland

The President's being urged to change his mind - after declining an invitation to a centenary church service in Armagh next month.

It's being organised to mark the 100 year anniversary of Northern Ireland - and the British Queen's on the guest list.

A spokesperson for Michael D.Higgins has said he's 'not in a position to attend' - but didn’t explain why.

Unionists say they're disappointed - while Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry reckons he should reconsider:

Irish president Michael D Higgins rejects invitation to NI centenary event with Queenhttps://t.co/tVgJoA3iqr pic.twitter.com/5LcRapSD1X

— Belfast Telegraph (@BelTel) September 15, 2021