So where did the traditions start? 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was accused of 'talking of peace while beating the war drums' and 'wasting taxpayers' dime' in complaints over the recent visit of US president Joe Biden

As Joe Biden makes his way to Ireland, here are some of the most memorable moments from previous presidential visits

Joe Biden's visit to the island of Ireland starts on Tuesday, making him the eighth US president to visit Ireland