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Video of President Obama in Ireland, Monday, May 23

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrived this morning at Dublin Airport in Ireland, aboard Air Force One at 9:29 a.m. European time.

They were greeted by US Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney and his wife Patricia, along with Ireland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore, T.D.




The Irish Times newspaper has a live blog of President Obama's Ireland visit.

For ongoing details, visit the US Embassy in Ireland.

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