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Biden ‘very excited’ to be returning to Ballina, says Calleary

Locals in the area have been busy preparing for Biden’s arrival this afternoon, with the visit to conclude with a public address in Mayo

US President Joe Biden welcomed to Knock Airport by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan on behalf of the Government.

US President Joe Biden is “very excited” to return to Ballina and is “really invested” in this historic trip to Ireland, a leading Government minister has said.

Biden has arrived at Knock Shrine in Co Mayo ahead of his public address in Ballina this evening. He was greeted at Knock-Ireland West airport by Green Party leader and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan and Mayo-based Enterprise Minister Dara Calleary.

Speaking to the Business Post on Friday, Calleary ...