'Ava is on her way to being cured of cancer': Joe Biden praises Waterford man's daughter

'I officially invited him to Waterford and he said we’ll definitely do that'

Maurice Barron, his wife Kandice and daughter Ava. Picture: @potus Instagram

A young cancer survivor with roots in Ireland received a special mention from US President Joe Biden during this week's State of the Union address.

Ava Barron, and her parents — Waterford man Maurice and Kandice — were special guest of the First Lady, Jill Biden, during the major US speech.