Joe Biden

The visit marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. The US president often highlights his Irish roots and has taken a keen ...

The US president often highlights his Irish roots and has taken a keen interest in issues related to the agreement. The agreement was signed on 10 April 1998. "Joe Biden has always been a friend of Ireland. Checks on the border would disrupt the GFA, according to both nations, so the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol was agreed in order to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland. Over many decades, and to this day, he has supported the cause of peace in Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement," Mr Varadkar said. The visit marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.

As part of his visit, Mr Biden will visit Mayo and Louth, as well as taking part in a number of events in Belfast.

Speaking on Wednesday, the Taoiseach said: “I am delighted that President Biden will pay a visit to Ireland. Above all, it is an opportunity to welcome a great Irish-American President home.” We need to continue working together as true partners to fulfil the potential of all the people who call this island their home. Former US president Bill Clinton and his wife and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton will be in Belfast the week after Mr Biden for more events to commemorate the landmark accord that largely ended the Troubles. His visit to Belfast will "mark the tremendous progress since the signing of the Belfast/ As part of his visit, Mr Biden will hold various engagements, including in Dublin, Co Louth and Co Mayo, where he will deliver an address "to celebrate the deep, historic ties that link our countries and people," said a White House statement.

The White House has confirmed that US President Joe Biden will visit Louth and Mayo as part of his four day trip to Ireland.

We see it in our common approach to the war in Ukraine and also climate change. It is expected that a Dáil address to TDs and Senators may be placed on Mr Biden's agenda. We see it in the remarkable two-way trade and investment relationship between our two countries. He said: “I am delighted that President Biden will pay a visit to Ireland. Above all, it is an opportunity to welcome a great Irish-American President home.” He stood with us as we navigated the difficult consequences of Brexit. This will follow a state banquet on Wednesday evening in Farmleigh, hosted by the Taoiseach. In a video posted on Twitter, the Taoiseach said that the involvement of the US and President Biden has been "essential to the Peace Process". She also confirmed trips to his ancestral homes. It will be a privilege and a special moment to welcome him back as President of the United States. Over many decades, and to this day, he has supported the cause of peace in Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement. “He will also hold various engagements, including in Dublin, County Louth, and County Mayo, where he will deliver an address to celebrate the deep, historic ties that link our countries and people.”

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it will be “a privilege and a special moment” to welcome US President Joe Biden to Ireland.

The President will then travel to Ireland from April 12-14,” the White House statement also confirmed. Above all, it is an opportunity to welcome a great Irish-American President home.” We need to continue working together as true partners to fulfil the potential of all the people who call this island their home. He will also hold various engagements, including in Dublin, County Louth, and County Mayo, where he will deliver an address to celebrate the deep, historic ties that link our countries and people. Included in his visit will be engagements in Dublin, Mayo and Louth. He stood with us as we navigated the difficult consequences of Brexit.”

The President's visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Details and locations of his programme will be announced in due course.

We need to continue working together as true partners to fulfil the potential of all the people who call this island their home. He stood with us as we navigated the difficult consequences of Brexit. “I am delighted that President Biden will pay a visit to Ireland.

The US president will carry out engagements in Belfast, Dublin, Co Lough and Co Mayo, the White House has confirmed.

Former US president Bill Clinton and his wife and former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton will be in Belfast the week after Mr Biden for more events to commemorate the landmark accord that largely ended the Troubles. It will be a privilege and an honour for us to welcome President Biden to Ireland “The President will then travel to Ireland from April 12th-14th. “President Biden will first travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland, from April 11-12 to mark the tremendous progress since the signing of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago and to underscore the readiness of the United States to support Northern Ireland’s vast economic potential to the benefit of all communities. will travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland from April 11th-14th. His visit to Northern Ireland will “mark the tremendous progress” since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago, the White House added.

The Ceann Comhairle, Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, the Clerk of the Dáil the Oireachtas management team met with the White House advance party in Leinster House ...

The President will then travel to Ireland from April 12-14,” the White House statement also confirmed. Above all, it is an opportunity to welcome a great Irish-American President home.” We need to continue working together as true partners to fulfil the potential of all the people who call this island their home. He will also hold various engagements, including in Dublin, County Louth, and County Mayo, where he will deliver an address to celebrate the deep, historic ties that link our countries and people. He stood with us as we navigated the difficult consequences of Brexit.” Included in his visit will be engagements in Dublin, Mayo and Louth.

The US president will carry out engagements in Belfast, Dublin, Co Lough and Co Mayo, the White House has confirmed…

Former US president Bill Clinton and his wife and former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton will be in Belfast the week after Mr Biden for more events to commemorate the landmark accord that largely ended the Troubles. It will be a privilege and an honour for us to welcome President Biden to Ireland “The President will then travel to Ireland from April 12th-14th. “President Biden will first travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland, from April 11-12 to mark the tremendous progress since the signing of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago and to underscore the readiness of the United States to support Northern Ireland’s vast economic potential to the benefit of all communities. will travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland from April 11th-14th. His visit to Northern Ireland will “mark the tremendous progress” since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago, the White House added.

He said that “the whole place is buzzing” in Ballina, where President Biden is expected to visit and make a public address next Friday. Speaking to the Irish ...

“And the rain has lifted and as long as the rain stays away it will make it better again. Mr Blewitt is President Biden’s third cousin and he told the Mirror that the US Secret Service have already landed on the ground to conduct sweeps ahead of the special visit next week. “But we’re thrilled, we’re thrilled that he’s finally coming and that it’s finally confirmed today.” He said that “the whole place is buzzing” in Ballina, where President Biden is expected to visit and make a public address next Friday. Joe Biden’s cousin Joe Blewitt from Mayo said the family is “thrilled” that the US President has finally confirmed he will be coming “home” to Mayo next week. Mr Blewitt is just back from the White House where he celebrated St Patrick’s Day with the President and spent a week in Washington.