Marching to beat of same drum

PRESIDENT George W Bush became the fifth US President to visit Ireland when he arrived into Shannon Airport last night.

Marching to beat of same drum
Sat, 26 Jun, 2004 - 01:00
Harry McGee, Mary Dundon and Michael O'Farrell, Co Clare

His 18-hour visit has aroused huge controversy and has prompted one of the country's most elaborate security operations ever.

Air Force One touched down in the Co Clare airport shortly before 8pm last night. Mr Bush and his wife, Laura, disembarked shortly afterwards to be formally welcomed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Brian Cowen.

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