US President Joe Biden visits the Republic of Ireland - in pictures

US President Joe Biden is welcomed by Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Farmleigh House in Dublin. AFP
US President Joe Biden is welcomed by Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Farmleigh House in Dublin. AFP
Mr Biden stands for the US national anthem at the Irish President's official residence Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin. Getty
Mr Biden stands for the US national anthem at the Irish President's official residence Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin. Getty
Irish President Michael Higgins watches as Mr Biden rings the Peace Bell. PA
Irish President Michael Higgins watches as Mr Biden rings the Peace Bell. PA
Mr Higgins and his wife Sabina walk with Mr Biden at Aras an Uachtarain. PA
Mr Higgins and his wife Sabina walk with Mr Biden at Aras an Uachtarain. PA
Mr Biden plants a tree at Aras an Uachtarain. PA
Mr Biden plants a tree at Aras an Uachtarain. PA
Mr Biden shakes hands with Mr Higgins in Dublin. Reuters
Mr Biden shakes hands with Mr Higgins in Dublin. Reuters
Mr Biden inspects the guard of honour at the Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin. AFP
Mr Biden inspects the guard of honour at the Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin. AFP
Mr Biden with Mr Higgins and his wife Sabina at Aras an Uachtarain. AP
Mr Biden with Mr Higgins and his wife Sabina at Aras an Uachtarain. AP
Mr Biden with Irish Tanaiste Micheal Martin, to his left, during a visit to the Food House in Dundalk in Ireland on Wednesday. EPA
Mr Biden with Irish Tanaiste Micheal Martin, to his left, during a visit to the Food House in Dundalk in Ireland on Wednesday. EPA
An illuminated Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin during the US president's visit to the Ireland capital. Getty
An illuminated Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin during the US president's visit to the Ireland capital. Getty
People line the streets as Mr Biden tours Dundalk. AP
People line the streets as Mr Biden tours Dundalk. AP
President Biden interacts with children in Dundalk. Reuters
President Biden interacts with children in Dundalk. Reuters
Mr Biden speaks at the Windsor Bar and Restaurant in Dundalk on April 12. AP
Mr Biden speaks at the Windsor Bar and Restaurant in Dundalk on April 12. AP
People welcome Mr Biden as he arrives by car in Dundalk, County Louth, on April 12. EPA
People welcome Mr Biden as he arrives by car in Dundalk, County Louth, on April 12. EPA
Mr Biden's motorcade arrives in Dundalk. PA / AP
Mr Biden's motorcade arrives in Dundalk. PA / AP
Mr Biden with Mr Martin at Carlingford Castle. PA
Mr Biden with Mr Martin at Carlingford Castle. PA
Mr Biden takes a selfie while walking through Dundalk. PA
Mr Biden takes a selfie while walking through Dundalk. PA
Mr Biden waves to the crowd gathered for his arrival in Dundalk. Getty
Mr Biden waves to the crowd gathered for his arrival in Dundalk. Getty
Mr Biden is greeted by family and friends of US embassy staff at the fire station at Dublin Airport. EPA
Mr Biden is greeted by family and friends of US embassy staff at the fire station at Dublin Airport. EPA
US President Joe Biden is greeted by American embassy staff and their families on his arrival at Dublin Airport. AFP
US President Joe Biden is greeted by American embassy staff and their families on his arrival at Dublin Airport. AFP
Families of US embassy staff hold placards welcoming Mr Biden. Reuters
Families of US embassy staff hold placards welcoming Mr Biden. Reuters
Mr Biden is greeted by Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at the Dublin Airport. Reuters
Mr Biden is greeted by Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar at the Dublin Airport. Reuters
Mr Biden encountered some inclement weather on his arrival at Dublin. AFP
Mr Biden encountered some inclement weather on his arrival at Dublin. AFP
Hunter Biden holds the umbrella for his father Joe Biden. Reuters
Hunter Biden holds the umbrella for his father Joe Biden. Reuters
Mr Biden descends the steps of the aircraft at Dublin. Reuters
Mr Biden descends the steps of the aircraft at Dublin. Reuters
Air Force One arrives in Dublin. AP
Air Force One arrives in Dublin. AP