Friday 20 May 2011

Irish State Visit: III

 FARMLEIGH, DUBLIN,COUNTY DUBLIN

FARMLEIGH WAS FORMERLY THE SEAT OF THE GUINNESS FAMILY, EARLS OF IVEAGH

THURSDAY, 20TH MAY


The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Irish National Stud, Tully, Kildare, and were received by the Chairman of the Board (Lady O'Reilly) and Mr. John Osbourne (Chief Executive).
 
Her Majesty, escorted by the Chairman of the Board, and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Chief Executive, toured the Stud and met students, jockeys and trainers.
 
The Queen unveiled a statue to mark the visit.
 
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Reception given by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland(His Excellency Mr. Julian King CMG) at the Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock, Dublin, and were received by Her Majesty's Ambassador and Mr. Dermod Dwyer (Chairman, the Convention Centre Dublin).
 
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness viewed a British Irish fashion display.
 
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards viewed a variety performance.
 
The Duke of Edinburgh, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award International Association, this afternoon received young people who have achieved the Gold, Silver and Bronze Standards in Gaisce - the President's Award, at Farmleigh.

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