Biden ends trip to Ireland with speech to thousands

US President Joe Biden on Friday pronounced Ireland not just part of his family history but part of his soul. Late on Friday, as he wrapped up a trip that gave him the kind of adoration that eludes him back in the U.S. Roughly 27,000 people gathered at the foot of St. Muredach’s Cathedral, to listen to the Biden’s last speech of his visit.

The crowd was more than double the size of the town's population. In Ireland, he was greeted by fans at every turn, and even though he hasn’t officially launched his 2024 presidential run, his speech on Friday evening had the feel of a campaign rally.