'Thrilled to be here': Obamas in Áras as visit kicks off

US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have arrived in Ireland for their whistlestop 24-hour visit.

'Thrilled to be here': Obamas in Áras as visit kicks off
Mon, 23 May, 2011 - 11:14

US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have arrived in Ireland for their whistlestop 24-hour visit.

President Mary McAleese greeted President Obama at the front steps of the Áras, after the first couple and their entourage travelled to the Phoenix Park from a wet and windy Dublin Airport.

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