With his sister, Valerie Biden Owens, and his son, Hunter Biden, in tow, the president spent the first day of his trip to Ireland steeped in family lore.
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Biden Celebrates a Northern Ireland ‘Made Whole by Peace’ as Tensions Persist
President Biden commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, encouraging citizens not to let the enemies of peace win, before shifting focus to his ancestry.
Protecting the Peatlands of Ireland as Fuel Costs Skyrocket
One in seven Irish households still burn peat for heat. New rules are aimed at discouraging a practice that many consider part of the culture.
Irish Farmers Help Save a Bird Whose Calls Used to Herald Summer
The corncrake’s cry, thought to be loud and harsh, is a poignant reminder for older people of the advent of warmer weather. Efforts are underway to preserve its call for younger generations.
Secret Charms and 7th Sons: ‘The Cure’ Is Alive and Well in Ireland
Belief in the benefits of the cure, a type of folk medicine that interweaves home remedies with superstition, religion and a sprinkle of magic is still a way of life in pockets of Ireland.
A Trash Can From Myrtle Beach Washed Up in Ireland
“It reminded me straight away of maybe like a message in a bottle type scenario,” said Keith McGreal, who discovered the bin on Sunday afternoon while strolling on a beach with his family.
Irish Home of Biden’s Great-Great-Great Grandfather Cheers His Victory
He may be five generations removed, but the president-elect is a hometown boy in Ballina, Ireland.