The owner of a Ballina coffee shop which opened yesterday says he hopes US President Joe Biden calls in for "a cup of Joe" later today.
Eoin Duffy was busy behind the counter of 'Jimmy's Drive Thru'' yesterday.
"It's mayhem. But it's such a historic occasion for the town. We're really lucky to be timing our opening just right. When we found out President Biden was coming to Ballina, we had to fast-track everything. So, we are running on about three hours sleep, but we got there in the end."
Mr Duffy is serving coffee to customers in specially designed cups, carrying a picture of the US President and a message to 'Keep the faith Joey'.
"We had to make a few calls to push to get these cups printed as quickly as possible. They carry one of his slogans, 'keep the faith'. He's very proud of his faith, so we had to get that on. You never know, he might come in for a cup of Joe later!"
Ballina is twinned with Scranton in the US, Mr Biden's hometown.
"It's incredible to be opening the business just as he visits. There's also the fact that Ballina is celebrating it's 300th anniversary. So for us to be opening a family business in the town right now, you couldn't write it, it's great," Mr Duffy added.
