Biden visit: Trip to Knock shrine added to itinerary amid tight security for US president

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Joe Biden starts four-day trip to Ireland in Belfast where he is expected to meet party leaders

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On Wednesday, the US president will mark the formal opening of Ulster University’s new Belfast campus in what will be his only official engagement while in Northern Ireland. Gardaí at Dublin’s Phoenix Park on Tuesday as security measures are being ramped up ahead of the visit of US president Joe Biden. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

At Kilwirra cemetery, where Mr Biden’s ancestors, the Finnegans, are buried, there was a strong security presence on Monday. A short drive away in Carlingford village, there was also a significant security presence with gardaí and undercover security visible around the village and King John’s Castle.During Mr Biden’s visit, Dublin’s Phoenix Park will be closed, the Office of Public Works said on Monday.

Between 7am on Tuesday and Saturday morning, Earlsfort Terrace will be completely closed to traffic, with pedestrian access to businesses on Earlsfort Terrace via Hatch Street only.

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