Barack Obama landed in Dublin airport on Monday 23rd of May 2011 at 9; 30 am. When he reached the airport , Enda kenny ,the Taoiseach was there to greet him. He and his wife Michelle drove to Aras an Uachtarán to meet president Mary Mac Aleese.
Security surrounded Mr Obama everywhere he went. He planted an oak tree in Mary Mac Aleese’s garden, just like queen Elizabeth the week before.
Barack Obama flew in a helicopter to Moneygall to meet his ancestors who lived there for many, many years. He then popped into Hayes’ pub and bought his first Irish pint of Guinness which he really enjoyed.
Mr Obama made an outstanding speech in College Green. He finished with the famous words “Is feidir linn” (Yes we can) . Westlife, Jedward and lots more bands played, sang and danced for Mr Obama, before he unfortunately had to leave because of the volcanic ash cloud.
It was a memorable day for both Ireland and the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.
Liadh Hanley, (3rd class).