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Thousands enjoy College Green concert

President Barack Obama addressed thousands of people in College Green, Dublin yesterday evening.

The President arrived after a concert which saw performances from Sharon Shannon, Ryan Sheridan, Jedward and Westlife and appearances from Ireland's sporting stars and rousing speeches from Brendan Gleeson and Daniel Day Lewis.

Entitled 'Yes We Can - Is Féidir Linn', the concert also celebrated Irish sporting achievements with appearances from, among others, Katie Taylor and Brian O'Driscoll.

Brendan Gleeson delivers a rousing speech

Monahgan man Ryan Sheridan performs for the College Green crowd

Sharon Shannon in action

Thousands enjoy the concert at College Green

Thousands queue up in Dublin for the Obama concert

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