Tag Archives: Ireland
Queen Elizabeth II’s Historic State Visit to Ireland
This week saw royal watchers, historians and the Irish diaspora closely watch the first state visit by a British monarch to the Republic of Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Dublin on Tuesday to mark warming relations between Great Britain and Ireland after centuries of animosity. For years, there was talk of the Queen making such a visit and it finally materialized.
But not everyone was celebrating. Protests and even a bomb threat occurred throughout the visit as plenty of Irish voiced Read more [...]
Albert & Charlene Begin State Visit to Ireland
The Prince of Monaco and his fiancèe began a three day state visit to the Emerald Isle Monday. Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock are in Ireland to strengthen links between the two countries. This visit comes 50 years after Albert's parents - the late Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace - did their tour of Ireland.
Upon arriving, the Prince was asked if he had any tips for the Irish Prime Minister - known as the Taoiseach - on the country's current economic woes.
"I'm not really Read more [...]
Irish President Lunches With Spanish Royals
The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, made her first official visit to Spain Monday. She is there to solidify ties between the two countries.
The Spanish royal family welcomed Mrs. McAleese and her husband, Martin, at Zarzuela Palace. After posing for the media, the royals and the Irish couple had lunch together.
With Spain being Ireland’s eighth-largest trading partner, its President is keen to stress that the Irish economy is “open for business” during her visit.
Both Spain Read more [...]
Queen Margrethe II Plays Host to Irish President
The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, is on a three day official visit to Denmark. The trip began Monday, with the President meeting with Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen before having dinner with Queen Margrethe II at Fredensborg Palace.
McAleese is in the Nordic country to highlight trade and business opportunities for Irish companies, particularly in the renewable energies and tourism sectors. Denmark is one of the world's leaders in renewable energy.
At the same time, the Read more [...]
Princess Mako Returns from Ireland
The eldest grandchild of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko returned from a six week stay in Ireland Saturday. Princess Mako, daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, was in the Emerald Isle to work on her English.
According to the Irish Times, Mako also studied 20th-century Irish literature, drama and Irish history at the University College of Dublin.
As part of her time in the country, the 18 year-old Princess visited such places as Glendalough, Newgrange, Dingle, Killarney and Read more [...]
Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal Family Welcomes Irish President
Tuesday began Ireland's President Mary McAleese's state visit to Luxembourg. The grand duchy's family played host to Mrs. McAleese, who is the first Irish leader to make such a visit to the micro-state.
Grand Duke Henri and his son and heir, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, welcomed the Irish President in the morning. The national anthems of both countries during the official ceremony, and Henri and McAleese reviewed the troops. The two also laid a floral wreath at the Monument of Luxembourg.
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