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In pics: Michelle Obama and girls visit Wicklow park and lunch with Bono in pub

Michelle, Sasha and Malia first took a tour through Wicklow Mountains National Park and then headed to Finnegan’s Pub for lunch with Bono and his wife.

THE US FIRST Lady and her two daughters visited Glendalough, Co Wicklow and Dalkey, Co Dublin today as their two-day visit to Ireland draws to an end.

Michelle, Sasha (12) and Malia (14) Obama first took a guided tour through the monastic site in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. They then headed to Finnegan’s Pub in Dalkey for a spot of lunch with local and U2 frontaman, Bono and his wife, Ali.

The three Obama ladies are due to meet with the US President Barack Obama later as he leaves the G8 summit and they will all fly to Germany this evening.

Here are the Obama’s day out in pictures:

Michelle and girls visit Glendalough
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  • Michelle and girls visit Glendalough

    It's the last day of the family’s visit to Ireland. (Pic: Julien Behal/PA Wire)
  • Michelle and girls visit Glendalough

    Michelle and Malia (14) and Sasha (12) will later join with US President Barack Obama as he leaves the G8 summit, before flying to Germany this evening. (Pic: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)
  • Michelle and girls visit Glendalough

    The Obama ladies took the tour through the monastic site before heading to Dalkey for lunch with Bono. (Image: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)
  • Michelle and girls visit Glendalough

    US First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters Malia (left) and Sasha listen to head tour guide George McClafferty explain about the historically important monastic site of Glendalough, Co Wicklow. (Pic: Julien Behal/PA Wire)
  • Michelle and girls visit Glendalough

    George McClafferty sits on the ancient deer stones as he explains the historical importance of the area. (Pic: Julien Behal/PA Wire)
  • Michelle and girls visit Glendalough

    Yesterday, the three had engagements in Belfast and Dublin, including a visit to Trinity College to view the Book of Kells and details of their family tree. They also attended a special performance of Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre. (Pic: Julien Behal/PA Wire)
  • Meeting Bono in Dalkey

    US First Lady Michelle Obama waves to the crowd as she leaves Finnegan's Pub in Dalkey. (Pic: Julien Behal/PA Wire)
  • Meeting Bono in Dalkey

    Crowds outside Finnegans Pub, Dalkey as Bono and his wife Ali had lunch with US First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters. (Image: Julien Behal/PA Wire)
  • Meeting Bono in Dalkey

    Bono leaves Finnegans Pub. (Image: Julien Behal/PA Wire)
  • Michelle and girls visit Glendalough

    (Photo: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)
  • Meeting Bono in Dalkey

    Bono leaves Finnegans Pub, Dalkey after having lunch with Michelle Obama and her two daughters. (Pic: Julien Behal/PA Wire)
  • Meeting Bono in Dalkey

    A Paddy Power Bookmakers renamed Obama Power in Dalkey. (Pic: Julien Behal/PA Wire)

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