Clinton in Dublin gala fundraiser

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Former US president Bill Clinton has travelled to Dublin to raise funds for wife Hillary's presidential campaign.

The 1,600 euro-a-head function was held in the Raglan Road home of Dublin lawyer and US citizen Brian Farren.

Only US citizens and Green Card holders were allowed by American law to donate at the fundraising event, organised by the Irish-Americans for Hillary group.

Mr Clinton earlier met Taoiseach Bertie Ahern where he was briefed on recent political progress in Northern Ireland.

A spokeswoman for Mr Ahern said: "The Taoiseach and President Clinton also discussed climate change and modern technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Hillary Clinton's campaign will receive a boost from the dinner"The Taoiseach plans to highlight and discuss some of the issues discussed with his government colleagues and the minister for the environment.

"Recent political developments in Northern Ireland were discussed at length, as well as current European and US political issues."

Hillary Clinton visited Ireland seven times when her husband was president, and Saturday night's party was expected to add about $250,000 to her campaign fund.