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19/05/2011
Queen Visits National Stud
Following the Queen's landmark speech at Dublin Castle last night, she will visit the Irish National Stud today.
There she will meet students of the Racing Academy and those who trained winners from this year's Cheltenham Festival.
This evening a celebratory event will be held at the Dublin Convention Centre hosted by the British Ambassador, Julian King.
Around 2,000 guests will join the Queen as she welcomes President Mary McAleese for an evening of entertainment.
A fashion show featuring Irish and British designers will follow a concert from Westlife, Mary Byrne and 1996 Eurovision Song Contest winner Eimear Quinn.
(BMcN/GK)
There she will meet students of the Racing Academy and those who trained winners from this year's Cheltenham Festival.
This evening a celebratory event will be held at the Dublin Convention Centre hosted by the British Ambassador, Julian King.
Around 2,000 guests will join the Queen as she welcomes President Mary McAleese for an evening of entertainment.
A fashion show featuring Irish and British designers will follow a concert from Westlife, Mary Byrne and 1996 Eurovision Song Contest winner Eimear Quinn.
(BMcN/GK)
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