Donald Trump tells Taoiseach he will try to visit Ireland later this year

US President Donald Trump will “try” to visit Ireland later this year, the US President has told Micheál Martin. Speaking in the Oval Office as the Taoiseach visited the White House on Tuesday for St Patrick’s Day, Mr Trump said that his Doonbeg hotel in Clare was one of the “best golf complexes in the … Read more

Donald Trump’s chaotic 24 hours as St Patrick’s Day event descends into meltdown

Donald Trump’s day was supposed to be pretty lighthearted. He was hosting an event where Taoiseach Micheal Martin presented Trump with a bowl of shamrocks to mark St Patrick’s Day. That didn’t last long. Mikey Smith Deputy Political Editor 20:50, 17 Mar 2026Updated 20:56, 17 Mar 2026 Donald Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin … Read more

Ireland’s leader defends Starmer from Trump insults in White House meeting – POLITICO

“Europe is still a very good place to live,” Martin said, prompting laughter in the room as Trump retorted: “I’m glad to hear that!” Martin then expanded on why Europe is so popular with migrants, noting the EU’s “free mobility of people” and how it allows Ireland to attract newcomers “from Europe and beyond” to … Read more

Taoiseach defends UK’s Keir Starmer as an ‘earnest, sound person’ to Trump in Oval Office meeting

Taoiseach Micheál Martin quoted Iish patriot Robert Emmet to those gathered for the VP breakfast a short while ago ahead of his Oval Office face-to-face with Donald Trump. “Just one mile from where we sit this morning is Robert Emmet Memorial Park, named in honour of the Irish patriot who led a rebellion against the … Read more

Taoiseach quizzed on negative Irish media coverage of US relations during Fox News interview

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Iran Mocks Trump, Warns of ‘Epic Fear’ as US Considers Ground Troops

US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Trump’s Warning and Iran’s Response As the conflict between the United States and Iran intensifies, President Donald Trump has issued a direct warning to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), demanding its surrender or facing “certain death.” This comes amid escalating military actions and a growing risk of wider regional conflict, with … Read more

‘We love and admire Ireland’, Vance tells Micheál Martin ahead of White House meeting with Trump – The Irish Times

Main Points Taoiseach Micheál Martin spent Sunday in Philadelphia – joining the St Patrick’s Day parade He is making his way to the White House today where he will meet Donald Trump Martin will start the day at breakfast with US vice-president JD Vance at 1pm (Irish time), before meeting Trump at the White House … Read more