Her 16 great grandparents, 10 They come from Ireland. Therefore, it can be said that Joe Biden is one of the American presidents. more irish roots As US presidential history likes to point out when the opportunity presents itself. He quotes Irish writers and recalls how the Irish people lived under the British yoke as an example of the disadvantages of ethnic minorities around the world. He will have many opportunities to reminisce about his origins during his visit, which he plans to begin on Tuesday. North Ireland and it will end on saturday Eire to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the signing of the respective Good Friday Agreements ending sectarian violence in the north of the island.
USA, with minister The tireless work of Bill Clinton and crew at the helm Senator George MitchellPromoting and blessing peace in the late ’90s, Biden, though not at the forefront at the time, claims that his contribution worked to achieve the elusive cause in the ’80s. During his entire tenure, Biden Management turned to protect peace which sometimes occurs fragile. The UK’s separation from the community family has been closely scrutinized by the US, who feared how the peace process would be hampered if victorious. physical barriers Actually, back to the island Biden He would never have made this trip if a deal that eased trade restrictions had not been secured.
A huge mural in Ballina
Biden’s best-known Irish ancestors include: Edward Blewittan engineer and bricklayer who left his city whale, 1850 in County Mayo on the west coast scrantoninside Pennsylvaniatime widespread famine spread across the island. HE great great grandchild In the town square of Ballina you will be greeted by a huge mural of his face.
small town on the east coast of Ireland carlingfordalso awaits a visit in Louth. He left in the late 1840s. paternal great-grandfather President Biden’s Owen Finnegan. HE finnegan clan He lived in Louth for years before crossing the ocean to start a new life in America, and like many other Irish, great Irish famine (1845-1849).
Biden will conclude his trip with a visit to County Mayo (northwest), where he plans to give a talk on ties between the US and Ireland on Friday. This speech will be held at Ballina Cathedral, a place very important to Biden because the president’s great-great-grandfather sold some to the cathedral’s builders. 27,000 bricks inside 1827 and with the money, he bought the tickets for the family to emigrate to the United States years later in 1851.
Also, Cooley Peninsula residents are eagerly awaiting the construction of a long-awaited bridge over Carlingford Lough; this will link them to Northern Ireland, improving economic links. Locals bet it “Biden Bridge”.