Taoiseach invites Joe Biden to visit Ireland during ‘warm’ call

Friends and Irish relatives of Joe Biden gathered at a special event in Carlingford, Co Louth, to celebrate his victory (Maxwells/PA)

The Taoiseach has invited US president-elect Joe Biden to visit Ireland.

Micheál Martin said he held a “warm and engaging call” with Mr Biden, who spoke proudly of his Irish heritage.