US President Joe Biden will land in Ireland on Tuesday for his four-day trip to Ireland and the UK.
The president, who lands down in Belfast on Tuesday evening, will visit four different counties throughout his visit - heading to Ballina in Mayo, Dundalk in Louth and Dublin city as well.
The president's visit is not being taken lightly, with Gardaí warning people in Dublin, Louth and Mayo to expect road closures and restrictions as tight security measures kick in around the places that President Biden will visit.
Here is everything you need to know about President Biden’s visit, from when and where he lands, where and who he's visiting, when he will make speeches - and whether there are any opportunities to see him.
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When and where will Joe Biden be landing?
President Biden will be arriving in Belfast on Tuesday evening at some time. The visit coincides with the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
It has been reported that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet the US president off Air Force One once he arrives.
On Wednesday it is understood that he will be meeting some of Stormont's main political parties and holding a bilateral meeting with the UK PM before giving an address at Ulster University.
He will then leave for the next stage of his tour to Ireland on Wednesday.
Where and who will he be visiting?
The US president has a jam-packed visit planned for the few days he is spending in Ireland.
On Wednesday morning, following on from his activities Tuesday, he will be giving a key address at the newly opened campus at the University of Ulster prior to heading to Dublin on Air Force One.
From there he will travel by helicopter to Dundalk and Cooley in Louth to visit family there.
Thursday, however, will be more focused on political engagements. Biden will be visiting Irish President Michael D Higgins in his home at Áras an Uachtaráin.
He will also meet Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at an engagement in Farmleigh and address the Dáil. Later in the evening, he will head to Dublin Castle for a banquet.
Then on Friday, Biden will head to the hometown of his great-great-grandfather Patrick Blewitt, in Ballina in Mayo. Here he will give a public address outside St Muredach's Cathedral before returning to the US in the evening.
Where and when will he be making speeches?
The president will make a few speeches during his visit. His first public address will be at Ulster University's new £350 million Belfast campus on Wednesday.
Next, on Thursday, Biden will address a joint sitting of the Oireachtas that will focus on "Irish-US co-operation to advance, democracy, security and prosperity, as well as the shared, deep history between the United States and Ireland."
Lastly, on Friday, Biden will give an address at St Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina in Mayo. The address will occur at around 9pm and it is believed that The Script will be playing at it.
Will there be an opportunity to see President Biden?
Not all of Biden’s addresses will be open to the public.
His address to the joint sitting of the Dáil and Seanad will not be open to the public.
In Mayo, on Friday the event is open to the public. Anyone wishing to attend should register here. Gates are at 5:30pm.
Traffic restrictions
There will be traffic restrictions in place throughout the various areas Biden will visit.
In Dublin, The Office of Public Works (OPW), has advised that Phoenix Park will be closed to all access, traffic and pedestrians, from 5pm on Wednesday until 5pm on Thursday, April 13.
In Belfast, motorists have been warned to expect some traffic disruption during the visit.
Gardaí also advised that specific details on local road closures, parking restrictions and traffic diversions for Louth, Dublin and Mayo will be published in the coming days.
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