Gerry Adams is to travel to Cuba for the funeral of former leader Fidel Castro.
The Sinn Fein President has paid tribute to Mr. Castro, saying he was a "good friend of the Irish people."
Meanwhile, celebrations continued on the streets of Miami for a third consecutive night.
Many thousands felt they had to flee the communist regime and settle in Florida, which is why many are pleased the 90 year-old's gone.
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