George Bush visit

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Legacy of George HW Bush: Invaluable lessons on diplomacy

For a time, when George W Bush was America’s 43rd president, it was in many circles a matter of faith to sneer at him, deriding him as an incompetent son of privilege. This tribal distaste grew to a two-for-the-price-of-one dismissal and was directed at his father, too, George HW Bush, the 41st president of America, who died on Friday, aged 94.

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One dead as anti-Bush protest sets off Hindu-Muslim clash

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Thousands rally in Pakistan against Bush and cartoons

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Pakistani police use batons to disperse anti-US protest

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Conroy: 'Bush under no threat at Dromoland Castle'

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Government crew filmed Bush in his vest

Photo of Bush appears in tabloids despite government ban

Irish tabloid newspapers have published a photograph of US President George Bush looking from his window at Dromoland Castle in his vest.

Sun, 27 Jun, 2004

'Half-hearted' confrontation of Bush not enough for protestors

The Irish Anti-War movement is criticising the Taoiseach for failing to properly confront President George W Bush over foreign policy issues.

Sun, 27 Jun, 2004

Ahern tackles Bush over illegal Irish immigrants in US

Bertie Ahern has said he is committed to assisting Irish people living in the US as illegal immigrants.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Bush heads for Nato summit after EU talks

US President George W Bush was on his way to Turkey for a major Nato summit tonight having won new backing from the EU for the rebuilding of Iraq.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

NI can help solve conflicts, says Bush

Northern Ireland can be a model to help solve other conflicts, President Bush said today.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

EU-US joint statement text

The text of a joint statement on Iraq issued today by the United States and the European Union.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Iraq feud is over, says Bush

The “bitter differences” which divided Europe and America at the time of last year’s Iraq war are over, US President George Bush said today.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

EU-US summit disrupted by protests

The EU-US summit is drawing to a close but the protests in Co Clare are just gaining momentum.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Bush told of abhorrence at prisoner abuse

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today raised the issue of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib prison with President Bush.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

US and EU agree on Nato help for Iraq

The United States and the European Union today put aside past differences and offered support for a greater Nato military role in Iraq.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Satellite network agreed at Dromoland summit

A major agreement on a civilian satellite network was signed this morning at the EU-US summit at Dromoland Castle, Co Clare.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

More air routes to US - Tánaiste

The Tánaiste has said that progress is being made on increasing the number of US cities that Aer Lingus and European airlines can fly into.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Anti-war movement targets summit

Thousands of anti-war protesters gathered outside a major EU-US summit in Ireland today as the nation launched its largest ever security operation.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Blast was gas explosion not bomb, say officials

Turkish officials today quickly denied a television report that a suspected terrorist and three others were injured in a bomb explosion, saying instead that a Turkish tourist had been killed in a gas explosion in southern Turkey.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Clare farmers advised to keep livestock inside

Farmers and livestock owners in the vicinity of Dromoland Castle in Co Clare have been advised to keep their animals indoors until the security operation surrounding the visit of the US President is over.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Bomb explodes ahead of Bush visit to Turkey

A suspected terrorist and three others were injured today when a bomb went off prematurely in the hands of the bomber at a small hotel in southern Turkey, private CNN-Turk television reported.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Bush hoping to repair US-EU relations

US President George Bush was due to hold talks in Ireland today in a bid to repair relations between Washington and the EU, which had been damaged by differences over the war in Iraq.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Torture survivors seek support from Bush and Ahern

The Centre for the Care of Survivors of Torture group has called on the Taoiseach and the US President to increase support for torture care centres worldwide.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2004

Protestors mount anti-Bush march

A protest march against the arrival of US President George Bush at Shannon airport passed off peacefully tonight.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Bush makes journey to EU-US summit

US President George Bush flew into Ireland tonight amid the biggest security operation in the history of the State.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Bush arrives in Ireland

American President George W Bush has arrived in Ireland for an EU-US Summit meeting.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Ring of steel welcome for Bush

A quiet corner of rural Ireland was encased in a steel cage tonight as military helicopters patrolled the skies above thousands of troops.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Three arrested after entering Shannon exclusion zone

Peace campaigner Ed Horgan was one of three people arrested today in Shannon where the Irish security operation for the US-EU summit was under way.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Greens draw up arrest warrant for Bush

A symbolic citizen’s arrest warrant for US President George W Bush was drawn up by the Green Party today ahead of his impending visit.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Ahern urged to raise Camp X-Ray issue

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was urged today to raise the issue of Guantanamo Bay with the US President during the summit.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Ex-Army man slams tank deployment

A peace activist and former Irish army officer has slammed the deployment of Scorpion tanks in Co Clare as part of the security for the visit of US President George W Bush.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

Huge security op begins for Bush visit

The biggest security operation in the history of the State is under way today as the country prepared for the arrival of US President George Bush.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2004

McDowell: Security for Bush visit not excessive

Justice Minister Michael McDowell has claimed that the security operation for US President George W Bush’s visit to Ireland this weekend is not excessive.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2004

Harney defends Bush visit and praises US-Irish relations

The Tánaiste, Mary Harney, has defended US President George W Bush’s visit to Ireland this weekend.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2004

Greens speak out against Bush visit to Ireland

The Green Party has added its voice to a growing chorus of opposition to US President George W Bush’s visit to Ireland this weekend.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2004

Shannon residents angered by security for Bush visit

A number of residents of Shannon in Co Clare have decided to boycott a pass system introduced by the gardaí for US President George Bush’s visit this weekend.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2004

CORI launches scathing attack on US foreign policy

The Conference of Religious in Ireland has launched a scathing attack on the foreign policy of the Bush administration, claiming it poses a threat to international peace.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2004

US ambassador defends Bush visit

The US ambassador to Ireland has defended President George Bush’s visit to Co Clare this weekend.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2004

Govt urged to express opposition to US foreign policy

Amnesty International has called on the Government to express its opposition to US foreign policies during President George Bush’s visit to Co Clare this weekend.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2004

Gardaí step up surveillance of terror suspects

A dozen suspected international terror suspects operating in Ireland are being closely monitored as security for the visit of the US President tightens.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

McAleese will welcome Bush

President Mary McAleese has defended US President George W Bush’s visit to Ireland and said she would be welcoming him to Co Clare this Saturday.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

Independent TDs express opposition to Bush visit

A group of independent TDs have added their voices to a growing chorus of opposition to the visit of US President George W Bush.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

SF accused of hypocrisy on Bush visit

Sinn Féin was accused of hypocrisy today over its opposition to this weekend’s visit by US President George Bush to Ireland.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

Anti-Bush slogans painted on Junior Minister’s office

Anti-war campaigners are understood to be behind the daubing of slogans on the Limerick constituency office of junior Justice Minister Willie O'Dea.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2004

Bush visit to be biggest every Irish security job

The Army has stated that the security operation for this weekend’s visit of US President George W Bush will be the largest in the history of the State.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2004

IAWM plans anti-Bush poster drops

The Irish Anti-War Movement is organising a series of banner drops across Dublin to highlight their protest plans for the visit of George W Bush.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2004

Religious urge protests against Bush visit

A group of leading Irish religious representatives came out in support of protests against the forthcoming visit of US President George Bush to Ireland.

Mon, 21 Jun, 2004

Religious groups join opposition to Bush visit

Christian, Buddhist and Muslim representatives have become the latest group to express their opposition to the visit of US President George W Bush next weekend.

Mon, 21 Jun, 2004

Lawyers express opposition to impending Bush visit

A group of 170 solicitors and barristers has added its voice to the campaign against the impending visit of US President George W Bush.

Mon, 21 Jun, 2004