Hosting Biden didn't break bank
Irish Daily Mirror|June 06, 2023
IT was a speech that catapulted the county to worldwide fame, with President Joe Biden’s famous sign-off of “Mayo for Sam” in April
KEN FOXE
Hosting Biden didn't break bank

And now it’s emerged that hosting the historic event proved relatively economical for Mayo County Council, with less than €120,000 spent on a visit that yielded an enormous global audience. Among the bills were tar patching for pot-holed roads, chewing gum removal for Ballina, and several thousand euro for flags and bunting.

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