He then continued to Dundalk where he bought some food and delighted crowds with a walkabout, closely monitored by his Secret Service escort.

placeholder image — He then continued to Dundalk where he bought some food and delighted crowds with a walkabout, closely monitored by his Secret Service escort.

In Pictures: Joe Biden explores family roots on first full day of Irish visit

Published 12th Apr 2023, 21:14 BST

Updated 12th Apr 2023, 21:35 BST

President Joe Biden braved poor weather conditions on a day split between Northern Ireland and the Republic as he juggled his political duties with a quest to explore his family roots.

Following his arrival on Air Force One in Belfast on Tuesday evening, the US president was quickly back on board the famous aircraft for a trip south to Dublin Airport.

He travelled by motorcade north to Carlingford in Co Louth as he walked in the footsteps of his ancestors who left Ireland for the US.