Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives in Ireland on historic visit - PHOTOS & VIDEO

Reading some of the comments regarding the Queen's State visithere makes me wonder whether we really are 'the nation of saints and poets'! So much ignorance! You know who you are!You should be ashamed of yourselves.If you love Ireland as much as you would have us believe, you would know that true patriotism is not best demonstrated by cheap, vulgar and and silly expressions of contempt for the neighbouring country and its head of State! I know my people, you're in a minority!

The bleeding heart brigade are out in force.

gaillimh don't be so bitter and twisted she's not staying forever its just a quick trip across the water to see how the peasants in Ireland are doing without them. I think we are managing ok if people like you could forget all the bitterness that has gone before and honour the past and its heroes the way they should be without bloodshed and violence

john123 are you a plastic Irish moron or plastic Irish/American moron?

@John123-Very keen eye lad. How precious is that, were getting the 'Royal Snot Treatment',there's nothing like leaving a little DNA to mingle with the soil of,the '1st. Colony' to put you own stamp on it. 'WELL DONE' your Majesty; Your Humble Servant, Ireland!

Myself and family being Irish-American, with ancestors in the Aran Islands, Cork and Skibberrean, believe she should have stayed home and saved the money. Kateomprint, sorry but you are a bullble head! Gaillimh, you are so correct in your comments. No one should ever forget what has been done. I have heard the stdories all of my life. may God Bless and protect Ireland and The United STates of America.

I think it is a good sign of willingness to move on. This is a new century and the children and grandchildren deserve a fresh start in a world where the past doesn't have to shadow their lives.

I was delighted to see the Queen here today especially the garden of rememberance cermony, then when I watched the complete coverage tonight I was horrified by what appears to be the Queen blowing her nose with one finger the second she set foot on Irish soil, I really hope this is a coincidence but really bad timing, checked already on the net and someone noticed on youtube, are we been taken as fools? Hope it's addressed in the paper tomorrow.

I hope the little girl presenting the flowers had a bullet proof vest.

@ Jamcelt, Bog hoppers? That sounds like a term of endearment. Love it, very funny!

A little of Ireland's pride and sense of place in the world was restored today (It was needed) From the President to the members of the defence forces to the little girl who presented flowers to the Queen, all made me very proud to be Irish. It just goes to show what you can do when you choose NOT to be a prisoner of history!! I hope Daithi and Gaillmh enjoy the Tv coverage over the next three days!!

imagesbydavid on Youtube to see images from Dublin today

@ Sparklet-Oh you have such a soft heart, I'm supposing you have a soft head to match. Here is some gentle food for thought. Perhaps if you had a family member gunned down,say on 'Bloody Sunday' either 1920 or 1972 you yourself might feel differently at extending an invite to the figurehead of such a callous and brutal regime.

I missed her visit by three days. I'm now back home in Chgo, leaving a hugely guarded Dublin, and rightfully so. I hope her visit brings a bit more prosperity and hope to beautiful Ireland. I'm hoping our President's visit does the same. I did my level best to make Guinness's stock go up. And sport shirt sales too.

It was lovely to see thousand of Irish lining the streets and cheering.The welcoming you have when your not welcome,like a tonic with no gin.