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'Little Ireland' welcomes president

Scottish dignitaries and members of the country's Irish community yesterday turned out to meet visiting Irish president Mary McAleese.

To Emily O'Donnell it didn't matter that the thermometer registered barely three degrees above freezing. Walking stick tucked under one arm and an Asda carrier bag at her feet, the 78-year-old displayed the patience of a saint.