The Vice President and President’s Day

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Vice President Joe Biden tours the Kilmainham Prison, where many of those who participated in the Easter Rising in 1916 were held, in Dublin, Ireland, June 23, 2016. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

Vice President Joe Biden and grandson Hunter Biden tour one of the cells in Kilmainham Prison, where many of those who participated in the Easter Rising in 1916 were held, in Dublin, Ireland, June 23, 2016. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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.@ancestry is chronicling the @VP‘s trip through Ireland, too! Follow along: https://t.co/APw6JPUQW7 #BidenInIreland pic.twitter.com/cVXnFkbzy4

— VP Biden Live (@VPLive) June 22, 2016

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Final lineup @castledublin with @VP: music by @white_mice @MundyIrl @SeoLinn @thechieftains & speakers Jim Sheridan @moninne @MichaelNBarron

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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He was speaking to me at @tcddublin where he has just received an honorary doctorate for his work. pic.twitter.com/1rvAivjB2A

— Will Goodbody (@willgoodbody) June 24, 2016

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.@VP Biden arriving to receive his honorary doctorate,@tcddublin says”he is a revered hero & a dear friend” @rtenews pic.twitter.com/P33YU8Ukgf

— Caitriona Perry (@CaitrionaPerry) June 24, 2016

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Mary Robinson, Chancellor of @tcddublin confers an honorary law doctorate on @VP Biden. @rtenews pic.twitter.com/WjqE25Ldfm

— Caitriona Perry (@CaitrionaPerry) June 24, 2016

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“Honored to be speaking to the brightest young minds in the world” – @VP Biden @tcddublin @VPLive #bideninireland pic.twitter.com/i1a9Tus3Xy

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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“America’s special bond with the United Kingdom runs deep and it will endure.” – @VP at @tcddublin pic.twitter.com/dFsGmxAKOD

— VP Biden Live (@VPLive) June 24, 2016

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Speaking at Trinity College Dublin, Joe Biden says America’s ‘special bond’ with the UK will endure #Brexithttps://t.co/h1VajW0hx9

— RTÉ News (@rtenews) June 24, 2016

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The world’s at an inflection point, Joe Biden says in Trinity, making a stirring appeal for history-bending optimism https://t.co/fs9mNdfDHl

— The University Times (@universitytimes) June 24, 2016

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Vice President Joe Biden looks at James Joyce manuscripts in the Trinity College Library, in Dublin, Ireland, June 24, 2016. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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Vice President Joe Biden and his grandchildren tour the Trinity College Library, in Dublin, Ireland, June 24, 2016. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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We are underway at Dublin Castle! #bideninireland pic.twitter.com/DqbYRng9Gv

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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Mundy keeps the crowd at Dublin Castle entertained in the rain,waiting on @VP Biden. Watch live @RTENewsNow @rtenews pic.twitter.com/Rku3NFXD0s

— Caitriona Perry (@CaitrionaPerry) June 24, 2016

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.@SeoLinn‘s Irish roar at Dublin Castle waiting on @VP Biden. @rtenews #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/9rvzQHyD23

— Caitriona Perry (@CaitrionaPerry) June 24, 2016

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.@Moninne of @NWCI with powerful words on gender equality and LGBT rights #bideninireland pic.twitter.com/BIc1FhZ4uC

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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Sun is out at Dublin Castle! Next up – @mundyirl & @lynchsc #bideninireland pic.twitter.com/fy7tjQPq8F

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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LIVE on #Periscope: .@seolinn take to the stage #bideninireland https://t.co/dnYHOM2QQf

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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Oscar winning film director Jim Sheridan reflects on his time in the US with Ryan Tubridy #bideninireland pic.twitter.com/8V4KkSYmSr

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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LIVE on #Periscope: The Chieftans are our last act before @VP takes to the stage! https://t.co/RhA3tpNzxp

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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Taoiseach @EndaKennyTD on stage now #bideninireland pic.twitter.com/g7B5Ib22vd

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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LIVE on #Periscope: .@VP delivers remarks on the shared Irish American experience at Dublin Castle #BidenInIreland https://t.co/4V6wZIUYQY

— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 24, 2016

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“A few days ago, three generations of my family walked along Garden street in Ballina, in Couty Mayo.” – @VP #BidenInIreland

— VP Biden Live (@VPLive) June 24, 2016

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“Every time I’d walk out the door, my grandfather Finnegan would say, ‘Joe, the best drop of blood in you is Irish.'” – @VP #BidenInIreland

— VP Biden Live (@VPLive) June 24, 2016

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“Our nations have always had a deep spark, linked in memory and imagination and joined by our histories & our futures.” –@VP #BidenInIreland

— VP Biden Live (@VPLive) June 24, 2016

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“We’re reminded that people everywhere share the same basic desire: A yearning to breathe free.” –@VP #BidenInIreland

— VP Biden Live (@VPLive) June 24, 2016

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“Terrible things have happened in both Ireland and America …But our nations are places where hope reigns.” –@VP #BidenInIreland

— VP Biden Live (@VPLive) June 24, 2016

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“Now, it’s up to us as nations where same-sex marriage is proudly legal, to stand up for our LGBT brothers & sisters.” –@VP #BidenInIreland

— VP Biden Live (@VPLive) June 24, 2016

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“…my grandfather Finnegan would say, ‘the best drop of blood in you is Irish.'” – @VP via @slynej #BidenInIreland pic.twitter.com/Ur6W1SdITe

— Ancestry (@ancestry) June 24, 2016

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Can’t read the closing from @VP‘s Dublin remarks without getting goosebumps. https://t.co/pSTGewBjJO #BidenInIreland pic.twitter.com/Wyv1485Xwe

— Lindsay Holst (@Holst44) June 24, 2016

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Yeah! Mission accomplished! Photo of @VP @JoeBiden with us @IrishGirlGuides members #bideninireland #Leadership pic.twitter.com/Ms2jlV51LR

— Jillian van Turnhout (@JillianvT) June 24, 2016

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Great to be at Dublin Castle to hear the @vp speak on our shared values & the shared Irish American experience pic.twitter.com/MvRHArClk9

— Kevin F. O’Malley (@USAmbIreland) June 24, 2016

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Learn about @VP‘s ties to the Blewitts of County Mayo, Ireland: https://t.co/31bJWyrRtG #BidenInIreland pic.twitter.com/vCKsjrncKY

— Ancestry (@ancestry) June 24, 2016

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We are kind of in love with this photo of @VP Joe Biden as a young boy. So dapper. #bideninireland #familyphotos pic.twitter.com/MnshdmCn5z

— Ancestry (@ancestry) June 24, 2016

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Getting the inside track… @michaeljkellyjr pic.twitter.com/ALpIz2Ld8O

— Siobhán Gallagher (@TweetsByShiv) June 24, 2016

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US VP Joe Biden has arrived at the @irlfunds 40th anniversary gala dinner at Trinity College. pic.twitter.com/gxyGzkK4TZ

— Caroline Kennedy (@CKennedyPR) June 24, 2016

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#IrelandFundsConf welcomes Vice President Joe Biden! #philanthropy #diaspora #Dublin pic.twitter.com/UCOL0e8kEx

— AmericanIrelandFund (@irlfunds) June 24, 2016

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Taoiseach @EndaKennyTD greets @VP Joe Biden on his arrival to the #IrelandFundsConf pic.twitter.com/qcRcw7W1hG

— MerrionStreet.ie (@merrionstreet) June 24, 2016

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@EndaKennyTD kicking off 40th anniversary celebrations for @IrelandFundsYLs @irlfunds #IrelandFundsConf pic.twitter.com/raXD4w2C7Q

— Caitriona Fottrell (@cfottrell) June 24, 2016

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VP Joseph R Biden addresses guests with the boss @cfottrell @IrelandFundsYLs @irlfunds #IrelandFundsConf pic.twitter.com/TM36Pi7Znb

— Nicki Lynch (@NickiLync) June 24, 2016

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@JoeBiden is a rock star! What a great man. We are privileged @irlfunds @IrelandFundsYLs #IrelandFundsConf pic.twitter.com/sBThhecbh6

— Caitriona Fottrell (@cfottrell) June 24, 2016

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President Obama’s day started with the designation of Stonewall as a National Monument

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President Obama Designates Stonewall National Monument – Today, President Obama designated a new national monum… https://t.co/CCzDI7Uha2

— The White House Blog (@blog44) June 24, 2016

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Announcing a new national monument: Stonewall, the historic site in NYC to honor the movement for #LGBT equality: https://t.co/6BmIYyjNxw

— Kori Schulman (@ks44) June 24, 2016

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Nice feature on #LGBTQ @WhiteHouse colleagues. Very proud to work with these amazing people: https://t.co/CVaPW46Alh pic.twitter.com/eUD7s158KU

— Kori Schulman (@ks44) June 23, 2016

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Speaking at #GES2016, @POTUS offers a statement on yesterday’s UK referendum to leave the European Union. https://t.co/IdmA77uQUr

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 24, 2016

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Entrepreneurs, please join me at 1:45 pm ET in watching @POTUS remarks at @ges2016 here: https://t.co/ndFYMWAfbn pic.twitter.com/yFfuTkSob8

— Daymond John (@TheSharkDaymond) June 24, 2016

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“This is the place that made ‘nerd’ cool.” —@POTUS at @Stanford for #GES2016 https://t.co/pK7owIsgE1

— White House Live (@WHLive) June 24, 2016

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Barack Obama on Stanford and Silicon Valley, “one of the great hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship.” #GES2016 pic.twitter.com/NP21fZpLSf

— Stanford University (@Stanford) June 24, 2016

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.@POTUS launches the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative to bring 200 young Europeans to the U.S. https://t.co/aTEQijgUZ2

— Ben Rhodes (@rhodes44) June 24, 2016

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“We are very proud to announce that next year’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit will be hosted in India.” —@POTUS #GES2016

— White House Live (@WHLive) June 24, 2016

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In a networked world, cultures collide; entrepreneurs can lead us to a more peaceful, prosperous future. #GES2016 pic.twitter.com/0RQ1wiPvGL

— FSI Stanford (@FSIStanford) June 24, 2016

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We are better off in a world of networking & sharing ideas — you can help lead.—@POTUS to #entrepreneurs at #GES2016 https://t.co/pR0cxrWOub

— GES2016 (@ges2016) June 24, 2016

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President Obama and Mark Zuckerberg are live on Facebook right now from #GES2016. Tune in: https://t.co/HbQvi6mcPA pic.twitter.com/XUM2qmqAZ7

— Kori Schulman (@ks44) June 24, 2016

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Live at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit: @sundarpichai, @POTUS & @SiliconHBO https://t.co/OMWJh7UBGm #GES2016 pic.twitter.com/sC2UP7MWhz

— Google4Entrepreneurs (@GoogleForEntrep) June 24, 2016

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These 4 entrepreneurs will meet with @POTUS at 12:35pm PT. Watch live: https://t.co/m2UHPgV3Ev #GES2016 pic.twitter.com/PMplWAdUMo

— Google4Entrepreneurs (@GoogleForEntrep) June 24, 2016

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President Obama joined Google CEO @sundarpichai, MS ’95, to virtually meet entrepreneurs around the world. #GES2016 pic.twitter.com/g1V6eszBXx

— Stanford University (@Stanford) June 24, 2016

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.@POTUS on the delegates of #GES2016 pic.twitter.com/QMAxZwYwHp

— Google4Entrepreneurs (@GoogleForEntrep) June 24, 2016

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You heard it from @POTUS: The world needs more entrepreneurs. #GES2016 pic.twitter.com/ukdy39FILg

— Google4Entrepreneurs (@GoogleForEntrep) June 24, 2016

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Women, minorities haven’t always had same access to opportunities— “we can’t leave more than half the team on the bench” –@POTUS #GES2016

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 24, 2016

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Mark Zuckerberg: “If you do something good … eventually some portion of that good will come back to you.” #GES2016https://t.co/kLtXDxLFou

— Stanford University (@Stanford) June 24, 2016

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Mark Zuckerberg: “The most effective entrepreneurs care deeply about some mission.” #GES2016https://t.co/HudBlVTsHh

— Stanford University (@Stanford) June 24, 2016

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Obama: It’s important to be able to say, “We don’t know.” To be willing to test received wisdom. #GES2016 pic.twitter.com/Smt50Y8Z5O

— Stanford University (@Stanford) June 24, 2016

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Full Video of President Obama’s speech and panel discussion

Jon Favreau On What He Learned From President Obama

@JonFavs at University College Dublin:

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You have to watch the Q&A. Jon tells so many cool stories about working for President Barack Obama:

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Europe ♥ The Obamas!

A recap of a most fantastic three days. First, the Obamas departed America for Europe

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Then they arrived in Belfast

President Obama, the First Lady and their daughters Sasha and Malia are greeted by Joan Christie, the Queen’s official representative in Northern Ireland, upon their arrival at Belfast International Airport

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Then Pres. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama delivered fantastic remarks!

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“It will stay with me forever”

Students from New-Bridge Integrated College in Northern Ireland talk about the impression President Obama’s Belfast speech made on them.

BBC

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Coming up:

12:30 EST: The First Family depart Northern Ireland

1:0 EST: Vice President Biden Speaks on Gun Safety

White House Live

2:25 EST: The First Family arrive Berlin, Germany

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The crowd cheer as the cavalcade carrying the US First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, Malia and Sasha, passes through Dalkey, Co Dublin

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All posts on the Ireland visit here

 

You can never hear these speeches enough…

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Tuesday:

President Obama attends more G-8 meetings at Lough Erne

The First Lady, Malia and Sasha go walking in the Wicklow Hills on the morning and visit the local lakes and Glendalough (see here).

They will then rejoin President Obama for their visit to Germany

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The signatures of British Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama on a patchwork quilt made by students working on a school project about the G8 summit

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First Lady Michelle Obama with her daughters Malia and Sasha in the crowd at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin for a special performance of Riverdance

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Cracked. Me. Up:

BBC: A young boy was rendered speechless when he met First Lady Michelle Obama in Dublin on Monday.

The boy, named only as Billy, was dumbstruck with shyness when he met her backstage at the Gaiety Theatre.

…. Rebecca Morgan, aged 11 and a pupil in Moneygall National School in County Offaly – US President Barack Obama’s ancestral homeland – revealed her classmate’s embarrassment.

“She is so beautiful and very tall,” the 11-year-old said. “She looks even prettier in real life than on TV.

“A boy in my class was really embarrassed when she touched Billy’s hand because he thinks she is so beautiful. He was so shy.”

More here

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See all posts from the Ireland visit here

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Scarily vicious anti-G8 protests in Northern Ireland #FrTed pic.twitter.com/EfYt5FEec5

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) June 18, 2013

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More in the morning

Michelle Obama at the ‘Gaiety Theatre’, Dublin

The videos are, well, glitchy, but hang in there!

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See here for all posts on the Ireland trip

Ireland … Another Image or Two

Niamh Farry (5) sampling some of the G8 ice-cream on sale at Lilley’s garage in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh

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12:0 EST: The First Lady will join Irish youth for a special performance by the Riverdance company at the Gaiety Theatre. Sabina Higgins, wife of President Michael D Higgins, and Fionnuala Kenny, wife of the Taoiseach, will also attend. The First Lady scheduled to deliver brief remarks before the performance

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Heads up:

Irish channel RTE will have a 30 minute special on the First Lady’s Dublin visit starting at 12:0 EST – here

Hi @TheObamaDiary Yes, it will be available worldwide! We’ll make it available as soon as possible after broadcast @RTEDigital @rte

— RTE Player (@RTEplayer) June 17, 2013

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What an inspiring morning in #Belfast & wonderful reception for President Obama #ObamainNI @markknoller @USAinNI pic.twitter.com/s4MuySMzjE

— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) June 17, 2013

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First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, Sasha and Malia with Dr Patrick Prendergast, President and Provost of Trinity College Dublin, during their visit to view the Book of Kells and archives documenting the Obama’s Irish ancestry

….. viewing the Obama Family Collection, with Fiona Fitzsimons, director of genealogy research service Eneclann

Irish Independent: The US First Lady and her two daughters were given a presentation on their family genealogy and connections to Ireland when they visited Trinity College today.

At Trinity, the Obamas visited the Old Library and were shown the Book of Kells, a ninth-century, elaborately decorated gospel manuscript made by Irish monks.

Mrs Obama, Malia and Sasha were also shown the birth registry of President Obama’s Irish ancestors from around the village of Moneygall and old maps detailing the family’s homestead in Co Offaly.

….. President Obama’s distant Irish cousin Henry Healy – who the US leader jokes is known as Henry VIII because of their family ties – presented Michelle and the girls with gifts during their visit to Trinity.

He said both daughters were delighted to get their certificates of Irish heritage. “Both of them were pretty amazed with the certificates,” Mr Healy said. “Competing with their friends, now they can prove they’re more Irish than them.”

More here

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I presented Malia & Sasha with a Cert of Irish Heritage earlier! Great reaction from Sasha “I can prove I’m more Irish than my friends now”

— Henry Healy (@henryhealy) June 17, 2013

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Pres Obama greets Italy PM Enrico Letta and his entourage at the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland pic.twitter.com/PMBnvX09In

— petesouza (@petesouza) June 17, 2013

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Photo of Pres Obama and British PM David Cameron at the G8 today in Northern Ireland pic.twitter.com/aZpzxrcIdX

— petesouza (@petesouza) June 17, 2013

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PM Cameron and President Obama help paint a mural at Enniskillen Integrated Primary School in Northern Ireland

Rise and Shine: Ireland

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“What’s the craic?!”

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Later today – Irish time (five hours ahead of EST):

1:20: The President meets with Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of the G8 Summit

2:15: Meets with EU Leaders on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, G-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland

2:30: Delivers a statement to the media (9:30 EST – audio only at WHL)

4:20: Greeted by Prime Minister Cameron as a part of the official leader arrivals

4:45: Attends the first plenary session

6:30: Holds a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia

8:30: Attends a leaders-only working dinner

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Belfast airport

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The First Lady, Malia and Sasha:

Shortly after their arrival in Dublin from Belfast they will visit Trinity College at lunchtime where they will view the Book of Kells.

Ireland, The Sequel

…. for old time’s sake

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Sunday/Monday:

The President, the First Lady and their daughters depart for Belfast, Northern Ireland tomorrow (Sunday) at 9:20 PM.

They arrive in Belfast on Monday morning.

The First Lady will introduce the President at an event at the Waterfront Convention Centre in Belfast where he will deliver remarks.

While the President then travels to Lough Erne for the G8 Summit, the First Lady and her daughters will leave for Dublin in the Republic of Ireland.

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Handy map:

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The President’s Northern Ireland schedule:

Monday: Arrives Belfast. Delivers remarks at the Waterfront Convention Centre in the city when he will address his support for the peace process in Northern Ireland.

Meets Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of the G8 Summit. Later, he attends the G-8 Summit at Lough Erne.

On Monday evening, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Tuesday: In the evening, following the G-8, the President and the First Family will travel to Berlin, Germany.

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The First Lady and her daughters will visit Trinity College shortly after their arrival in Dublin Monday, lunchtime (local time)…..

(…. remember one of our fave pics from the President’s speech in Dublin? That’s Trinity College behind the very very excited young women)…..

Before I sleep…..

I smiled at the whole ‘Is America better off?” business the last few days. There are countless reasons to answer ‘yes’, not least economically wise, but I think back to President Obama and Michelle visiting Ireland.

When Bush visited, it was the largest security operation in the history of the state, that’s what was required to protect him from the protestors – he wasn’t welcome. And he wasn’t allowed anywhere near the public, who had nothing but contempt for him.

And then President Obama and Michelle visited Ireland: