Mick Clifford: Mayo for Joe as Biden ends his Irish trip on a high note

Joe Biden delighted the tens of thousands gathered in Ballina Co Mayo on Friday night at the end of a trip to Ireland filled with affection and nostalgia, writes Mick Clifford 

US president Joe Biden bounded on stage to deliver the final speech of his Irish trip at St Muredach's Cathedral in Ballina, Co Mayo. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Lights, action, roll it, Mr President.

An energetic Joe Biden jogged on stage in front of St Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina last night to the sound of the Dropkick Murphys' song 'I’m Shipping Up to Boston', as he bade farewell after a visit that was all sweetness, affection, and nostalgia.