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Joe Biden ends Ireland tour with passionate address to thousands

US president turned his farewell speech outside St Muredach’s cathedral in Ballina into a celebration of Irish and American values

The Guardian - UK

Biden ‘really buzzed up’ to be in Mayo, says local TD

Mayo TD Dara Calleary was among the dignitaries who met the US president at Ireland West Airport Knock after Air Force One touched down.

The Independent UK

Biden visit – latest: US president wraps up Ireland tour after tearful meeting with priest

US president also visited the hospice dedicated to his late son Beau

The Independent UK

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Biden to conclude Ireland trip with visit to ancestors’ home town

US President Joe Biden will end his visit to the island of Ireland by making a speech in Ballina, Co Mayo.

The Independent UK

Gardai confirm road closures ahead of Joe Biden's final day in Ireland

For security reasons, traffic management measures will be in place

Irish Mirror

Is Joe Biden Irish? US President's Irish roots explained - who is he related to, where is his family from and when did they move to America?

President Joe Biden, who is five-eighths Irish has said he is proud of his Irish roots linking him to Mayo and Louth

Irish Mirror

Biden celebrating diplomacy, his ancestry on trip to Ireland

President Joe Biden is taking a journey of diplomatic and family celebration

The Independent UK

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Co Mayo town ‘buzzing’ ahead of Biden visit, says relative of US president

Preparations are under way in Ballina for Friday’s event.

The Independent UK

Biden's ancestral hometowns prepare warm Irish welcome

Excitement is building in Ballina, a small Irish town that was home to some of President Joe Biden's ancestors

The Independent UK

Joe Biden set to play his own personalised 'Biden Bodhran' in Ballina

Special Biden bodhrans have been made to present to the President

Irish Mirror

Joe Biden's Ballina cousin Joe Blewitt 'buzzing' for US President's visit next week

Joe Biden's cousin Joe Blewitt is looking forward to the special visit of the US President

Irish Mirror

Bravery medals for Ballina women who raced into 'rough, crazy' surf to save drowning girls

Bella Broadley and Elyse Partridge were enjoying a picnic at the beach when they heard screams for help and raced into the water where two 11-year-old girls were struggling.

ABC News

Ballina woman Lindy Lucena's family mourn her 'happy soul' during anti-domestic violence vigil

Hundreds of residents turned out to mourn the death of a Ballina woman earlier this month, and to push for an end to domestic violence.

ABC News

Truck carrying 6 tonnes of aerosol cans engulfed by fire on Pacific Highway near Ballina

Aerosol cans "shot into the sky" as semi-trailer burns on the side of the Pacific Highway.

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Man charged with murder after woman's body found in lane in northern NSW

The woman is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged 64, as Ballina detectives and the NSW Homicide Squad continue investigations.

ABC News

Police seize utility as investigations continue into alleged assaults of five men in Ballina, Evans Head

Police believe a group behind a series of recent assaults are allegedly luring men using dating apps before the attacks take place.

Irish Mirror

Aer Lingus flight carrying Taoiseach turns back after engine issue minutes into journey

Flight radar apps show the plane turned back over Ballina in Co Mayo.

Irish Mirror

Inside the family life of Joe Brolly as former RTE pundit marries long term partner Laurita Blewitt

The 53-year-old and his podcast presenter wife Laurita celebrated their nuptials at the luxury Ice House Hotel on the banks of the River Moy in Ballina, Co Mayo, in front of 100 guests, including Laurita's co-hosts- Tommy Tiernan and Hector O hEochagain

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Irish Mirror

EuroMillions jackpot: Lotto fever builds as eye-watering €215m prize up for grabs in tonight’s draw

The EuroMillions jackpot has already been won once so far this year in Ireland when a Clare family syndicate won a life-changing €30.9 million after purchasing their ticket at Larkin’s Gala service station in Ballina on the border of Tipperary, Limerick and Clare

Irish Mirror

Judge admits 'I don’t know the price of a pint' after hearing pub sold alcohol after hours

Judge Mary Larkin made the comment at Killaloe District Court after hearing evidence that late night revellers inside Liam O’Riain’s pub in Ballina, Co Tipperary could be heard by a Garda at the front door ‘shushing’ inside the locked front door of the pub

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‘How Bad Does It Have To Get?’: Lismore Residents Are Once Again Struggling Without Govt Support

Lismore residents were exhausted and frustrated after the city flooded again but disjointed communication left people underprepared.

ABC News

Torrential rain sees 430mm fall in some parts of NSW as Sydney March records broken

The Wilsons River at Lismore is expected to reach a peak of about 12 metres this evening as the NSW SES says the state's flood crisis "still has a number of days to go".

AAP

NSW to get extra $742m in flood funds

Flooded communities in northern NSW are to receive a further $742 million to support primary industry, businesses, rural landholders, councils and residents.

The Independent UK

Biden expresses desire to visit Ireland again

The US president’s links to the country are well-known.

ABC News

NSW Liberal upper house MP to quit over flood funding

Only the flood-affected shires that fall in the National Party-held seat of Page have so far received additional disaster payments, something NSW Liberal MLC Catherine Cusack says she "can't defend".

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