Visit to Ireland by President of Portugal, HE Dr Jorge Sampaio and Mrs. Jorge Sampaio
The President of Portugal, H.E. Dr. Jorge Sampaio and Mrs. Jorge Sampaio will visit Ireland from 31 May to 2 June 1999.
This note outlines media opportunities during the visit. In each case, the indicated time is for the event itself and media representatives should ensure that they are in place some time in advance. There will be no central accreditation process and media representatives are encouraged to contact each venue in advance as indicated at the end of this release. Transport between venues will not be provided. Please note also that times may be subject to change:
Monday 31 May
11h00 Aras an Uachtarain
- Ceremonial Welcome
- Tree planting ceremony Photo Opportunity
14h00 Garden of Remembrance
Wreath Laying Ceremony Photo Opportunity
14h40 Meeting with An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD
Government Buildings Photo Opportunity
18h00 Opening of Portugese Art Exhibition
Guinness Hop Store Photo Opportunity
20h00 State Dinner at Dublin Castle Photo Opportunity
Tuesday 1 June
10h00 Civic Reception hosted by Lord Mayor
Alderman Senator Joe Doyle
Mansion House Photo Opportunity
12h30 Government Lunch in Iveagh House Photo Opportunity
19h15 Reception and Concert
Hosted by President and Mrs. Sampaio
National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square Photo Opportunity
Wednesday 2 June
09h45 Visit to International Fund for Ireland -
Drogheda Youth Development Project Photo Opportunity
11h00 Visit to Newgrange Burial Site Photo Opportunity
12h30 Departure from Dublin airport Photo Opportunity
Ceremonial Farewell
Further information about media arrangements at each venue is available as follows:
Arrival and departure: Aer Rianta: Siobhan Moore (01-8144108)
Aras events: Aras Press Office ( 01-6171000 / 6171075)
Iveagh House, State Dinner, etc: DFA: (01-4082276 / 4082275)
International Fund for Ireland project: Rachel Watchorn (01-6614666)
Government Buildings: GIS: (01-6194236 / 6194130 / 6194235)
National Gallery of Ireland: Valerie Keogh (01-6615133)
Leinster House meetings: Verona Ni Bhroinn (01-6183066)
Mansion House Deirdre O'Rathaille (01-6722106) Newgrange: Leontia Lenehan (041-80300 / 24798)
