Biden has strong Mayo links

MAYO could be represented in the White House if Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is successful in his election campaign.

After announcing his running-mate as Senator Joseph Biden last Saturday, celebrations commenced in north Mayo where Obama’s right-hand man has strong family ties.

The Mayo townlands of Rappa and Cooneal, outside Ballina, were home to the senator’s ancestors.

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