Closed roads, sealed bins, but an open Leinster House pub for Biden's visit

US president Joe Biden takes a selfie while on a walkabout through Dundalk, Co Louth, on Wednesday. Mr Biden will travel to Áras an Uachtaráin, Farmleigh House, and Leinster House on Thursday. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Today's visit by US president Joe Biden may see roads closed, bins sealed, and other facilities disrupted, but one fixture in Leinster House will remain firmly open — the pub.

On Thursday, Mr Biden will first travel to Áras an Uachtaráin where he will meet President Michael D Higgins, take part in a tree-planting ceremony, and ring the Peace Bell.