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Hi Bidens,

As you prepare for your upcoming to trip to Ireland I wanted to send along some information that should be helpful for packing, planning, etc. We will spend most of our time in Dublin and County Mayo, Ireland. Attached are a few brochures for activity options & associated costs in both cities. Below is a very brief overview of the schedule, forecasted weather, and other information. I will be traveling as well so please let me know if you have any questions now and along the way.

PASSPORTS!!
Please remember to bring your passport on this trip (Note: We have passports for Ashley, Finnegan, Maisy, Natalie and Little Hunter so you guys are all set. Everyone else needs to bring them with you.)

TUESDAY DEPARTURE TIME:
They have asked that everyone arrive to Andrews at 6:30am for a Wheels Up around 7:50am. If you are arriving independently to Andrews please send me the following information so I can make sure your car is cleared on base:
-Driver’s License Number
-Make & Model
-License Plate Number
-Year
-Color

Brief Overview of the Schedule: Of course you have the option to attend/not attend anything you would like, but I have bolded a few events that it would be very helpful to know ahead of time if you plan to attend so they can make proper arrangements for seating.

Tuesday, June 21
-Travel to Dublin, Ireland. (Note: Arrival will be open to the press)
-VP evening Bilateral Meeting with Taoiseach
-Stay the night in Dublin

Wednesday, June 22
-Biden genealogy presentation in the morning and travel to County Mayo (30 min flight)
-Tour County Mayo with Ireland’s Taoiseach (attire for the day will be business, most of the day will be open to press)
-Dinner and Music with Taoiseach and family in County Mayo
-Stay the night in County Mayo (Hotel has heated indoor swimming pool so bring your suits!)

Thursday, June 23
-VP golf with Taoiseach all morning. This is a great opportunity for activities/shopping/exploring. Please refer to the brochures attached for County Mayo & Mount Falcon activities.
-Afternoon return to Dublin (30 min flight)
-Evening tours in Dublin and dinner with family
-Stay the night in Dublin

Friday, June 24
-VP will receive Honorary Doctorate of Law Degree and Gold Medal of the Philosophical Society and Deliver Brief Remarks at Trinity College. Please let me know if you would like to attend to ensure proper seating arrangements.
-Tour Trinity College’s Historic Library (those who do not attend remarks can join for this tour)
-Early Evening Remarks at Dublin Castle
-Evening Remarks at American Ireland Fund 40th Anniversary Gala (THIS EVENT IS BLACK TIE). Please let me know if you would like to attend to ensure proper seating arrangements.
-Stay the night in Dublin

Saturday, June 25
-Tour County Louth (attire for the day will be business casual, most of the day will be open to press)
-Private Family Dinner
-Stay the night in Dublin

Sunday, June 26
-Taoiseach hosting lunch at his residence. This event will be similar to the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Naval Observatory with local government officials. Please let me know if you would like to attend to ensure proper seating arrangements.
-Wheels Up mid-afternoon to arrive back Sunday evening.

Attire

* Business attire for all meetings.
* The day in County Mayo business & County Louth will be business casual (please note, most of the day will be open to the media)
* If you are planning on attending the American Ireland Fund Gala Dinner, the attire is Black Tie.
* Our team on the ground has strongly recommended that everyone pack rain boots and rain gear as the weather changes fast and it has rained part of every day.

Weather (please note that these forecasts are as of Thursday, June 16 and are subject to change)

* Tuesday, June 21: Dublin, Ireland: High of 67/ Low of 54, Mostly Cloudy, 20% chance of rain
* Wednesday, June 22: County Mayo, Ireland: High of 64/ Low of 54, Cloudy, 20% chance of rain
* Thursday, June 23: County Mayo, Ireland: High of 65/ Low of 53, showers, 40% chance of rain
* Friday, June 24: Dublin, Ireland: High of 68/ Low of 53, Partly Cloudy, 20% chance of rain
* Saturday, June 25: Dublin, Ireland: High of 68/ Low of 53, Partly Cloudy, 20% chance of rain
* Sunday, June 26: Dublin, Ireland High of 68/ Low of 53, Partly Cloudy, 20% chance of rain

Cash

* Ireland uses the Euro; 1 EUR = 1.12 USD
* Currency exchange will be available at the hotel in Dublin


I hope this helps! Enjoy the weekend.

Anne Marie