He will be accompanied by his wife, Jane Sanders.
Former US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is visiting Athy in County Kildare today.
He will meet trade union members and community activists.
Senator Sanders will be accompanied by his wife, Jane Sanders, who is a civil rights activist and academic.
SIPTU Divisional Organiser, Adrian Kane says Jane has roots in Athy:

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