17/10/2017

Former US President To Meet Party Leaders In NI

Former US President Bill Clinton is on Northern Ireland is believed to be meeting with DUP leader Arlene Foster.

He is expected to make an announcement about a new educational initiative in Co Fermanagh.

Mr Clinton was due to arrive in NI on Monday, 16 October, however it was postponed due to Storm Ophelia.

He also received an honorary degree in Dublin.

(CD)

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