Monday, May 23, 2011

President Obama



President Obama visited Ireland for about 9 hours today. He met with the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny (above) and with President Mary McAleese.

President Obama and his wife signed the President's official visitor book (above).

He later spoke to a large group of Irish citizens in front of Trinity College in the afternoon. His speech was well received, primarily because he dusted off his campaign theme of hope, which Ireland's economy could surely benefit from a little more of...