LIVE: Latest news as Donald Trump lands in Ireland
Here’s everything you need to know. US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for his two-day visit, meeting with Irish President Catherine Connolly. The trip is not part of an official state visit. The US President owns the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg, in Co Clare. The venue is hosting the […]
1 month ago
Phoenix Park shut, Dublin Zoo closed: what the Trump visit means for your Saturday
Travellers face major disruption as Trump arrives in Ireland Dublin is set for major disruption this weekend as US President Donald Trump prepares to make his latest visit to Ireland. The US president is due to begin his trip in the capital, where a large-scale security operation will be in place around his movements. After […]
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Donald Trump to meet with President Connolly at the Áras – despite her past comments
US President Donald Trump will meet Catherine Connolly in Áras an Uachtaráin when he lands in Ireland next weekend. The meeting has been described as a “courtesy visit” will take place at Áras an Uachtaráin on the morning of Saturday 12th September, sources have confirmed to JOE. During a campaign debate during the election, Connolly […]
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Trump Ireland visit: ‘Monstrous’ security operation planned for September
Ireland plans security ahead of ‘volatile’ visit next month The Trump Ireland visit is set for Saturday, 12 September, and the US president is expected to be met by a “monstrous” security operation when he lands, the Irish Mirror reported. Trump will be welcomed at Dublin Airport by a senior Irish government representative before being […]
2 months ago
Catherine Connolly’s sister joins latest Gaza flotilla
“We are prepared to be arrested.” President Catherine Connolly’s sister, Dr Margaret Connolly, is set to join the latest flotilla to Gaza. The Sligo-based GP is taking part in Global Sumud Flotilla’s attempt to deliver life-saving aid to Gaza and challenge the naval blockade. Dr Connolly hails from Shantalla in Galway is one of President […]
6 months ago
‘Smear the bejaysus out of her,’ former FG TD Ivan Yates’ advice to Catherine Connolly opponents
“You’re going to be shocked about this now… I would go bullheaded: ‘Do you want a provo in the park? Is she a Russian asset?’ I would smear the bejaysus out of her.” Former Fine Gael TD-turned-broadcaster Ivan Yates has said that Catherine Connolly’s opponents in the Irish presidential election should “smear the bejaysus” out […]
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