Summary

  • US President Donald Trump has arrived in Dublin for the start of his two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland

  • The president says the US and Ireland's relationship has never been so good as he speaks to the media alongside Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin

  • Asked about the prospect of a unified Ireland, Trump says he doesn't want to cause any problems but he'd "love to see it unified"

  • He was earlier greeted by a military guard of honour as he met with Irish President Catherine Connolly at her official residence in Phoenix Park

  • He will later travel to his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare, where the Irish Open golf tournament is being held

  • Irish authorities have been planning for Trump's visit for months in what will be one of the biggest security operations in the history of the state

  • Protests against the president's visit are expected to be held in Dublin and Doonbeg

  1. What will Northern Ireland make of Trump's united Ireland comments?published at 11:18 BST

    The questions to Trump and Martin have now ended, with his comments ranging from Iran, Gaza and, interestingly, right up to his view that a united Ireland "will happen" even if "the UK has something to say about it".

    Those lines are sure to have reverberations around the UK, particularly in Northern Ireland.

    Many unionists, who support Northern Ireland continuing to be part of the UK and oppose reunification, have also been supporters of Donald Trump.

    Back in March, during a St Patrick's Day visit to Washington, Northern Ireland's deputy first minister Emma-Little Pengelly - from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) - said the president was joking when he referenced promoting a possible "merger" in Ireland.

    However, there was no sense he was joking a little while ago in Farmleigh House.

  2. 'I would love to see Ireland unified' - Trumppublished at 11:08 BST

    US President Donald Trump (R) listens to Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin (L) during their meeting at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park in the Irish capital Dublin on September 12, 2026.Image source, AFP via Getty Images

    Trump is now asked about Irish reunification.

    The president says he does not "want to cause any problems" but says he would "love to see it unified".

    He says he has friends on both sides and that it would be a "great feather in everybody's cap" if there was unification.

    He says it is "going to happen eventually" and adds that he thinks it would be a "great thing".

    He says that the "UK will have something to say about it" but "how can it be bad?"

  3. US-Ireland relationship 'very profitable for Ireland, less profitable for us' - Trumppublished at 10:59 BST

    Trump is now asked what he'd say to people protesting today about his visit in Ireland.

    "I haven't seen any protests," he says, before joking: "It's a friendly protest."

    He says the US has a "great relationship with Ireland".

    It's a "very profitable one for Ireland, less profitable for us to be honest with you," he adds.

    Martin and Trump take questions from reporters
  4. 'US has facilitated a peace of a kind' - Trump on Gazapublished at 10:58 BST

    Trump is now asked about what he would say to those in Ireland who say the US is facilitating genocide in Gaza and the illegal occupation by Israel of territories in West Bank.

    "We put out the fire," Trump responds and adds that the US got all of the hostages taken in the 7 October attack returned to Israel.

    He adds that the US has "facilitated a peace of a kind".

    Martin interjects and says that he has discussed the need for ongoing humanitarian aid going into Gaza with Trump.

    "We'll get that done, definitely," adds Trump.

  5. Iran war 'will end very soon... probably right after the midterms'published at 10:56 BST

    Martin and Trump take questions

    Trump now takes questions from reporters. The first is on when the Iran war will end.

    He replies: "I think very soon... probably right after the midterms."

    He reiterates his position that "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon", calling it "very simple".

    "Oil [prices] will come tumbling down when that happens," he says.

  6. 'US-Ireland relationship never been as good as it is right now' - Trumppublished at 10:51 BST

    Martin and Trump shake hands

    Donald Trump is now speaking and thanks the Irish taoiseach. He says the pair have been friends "since the beginning" and they have a great relationship.

    The pair share a joke as they speak about the Irish Open, which Trump will be attending later today and tomorrow.

    Trump says the leaders have had discussions on trade and that the US has a great relationship with Ireland.

    "It has never been as good as it is right now," he says as he thanks the taoiseach for hosting him.

  7. Martin highlights 'strong sporting relationship' between the US and Irelandpublished at 10:48 BST

    We're currently listening into a sit-down conversation between Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin and Donald Trump.

    Martin pays tribute to those who lost their lives during 9/11, and remembers the "bravery and sacrifice" of first responders.

    He says he's "particularly pleased" Trump has made it to Ireland for the Irish Open golf tournament, referencing a "very strong sporting relationship" between the two countries.

    He also praises the "strength of the economic relationship" between the US and Ireland, saying he is "very pleased" to welcome Trump to Ireland.

  8. Taoiseach and President Trump now speakingpublished at 10:43 BST

    Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin and President Trump are now speaking inside Farmleigh House.

    We'll bring you the key lines and you can follow along by clicking watch live at the top of this page.

    Martin and Trump sit at a table talking behind them are US and Irish flags
  9. Recap: Where is Trump while in Ireland?published at 10:34 BST

    Donald Trump is now at Farmleigh House for his meeting with the taoiseach.

    Here's a recap of where he has been and where he is going:

    • Trump landed at Dublin Airport this morning
    • He then made the journey to the Irish president's official residence - Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park
    • He is now at Farmleigh House, which is not far from the Áras in Phoenix Park
    • From there he will make another short journey around Phoenix Park to Deerfield Residence - the official residence of the United States Ambassador to Ireland
    Graphic of Dublin

    Trump is of course in Ireland to take in the golf:

    • He will then be flying to Shannon Airport later today
    • From there he will be heading to Doonbeg in County Clare where the Irish Open is taking place at the Trump International Golf Links
    Graphic of south west of Ireland
  10. The Beast gets a polish while Trump holds talkspublished at 10:29 BST

    Gabija Gataveckaite
    BBC News NI Dublin correspondent

    Presidential Limousine

    The presidential limousine, nicknamed The Beast, is getting some TLC while Donald Trump speaks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin inside Farmleigh House.

  11. President Trump greeted by Taoiseach Micheál Martinpublished at 10:25 BST

    President Trump, Micheál Martin and his wife Mary

    President Trump was greeted outside Farmleigh House by Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin and his wife Mary.

    They then went inside to begin their bilateral meeting.

  12. Donald Trump arrives for meeting with taoiseachpublished at 10:12 BST
    Breaking

    Trump arrivesImage source, Reuters

    We've just seen Donald Trump arrive at Farmleigh House for his meeting with Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin.

    The motorcade pulled up before the president was seen stepping out of the vehicle.

    Trump arrivesImage source, Reuters
  13. Trump will meet taoiseach before attending the Irish Open later todaypublished at 10:09 BST

    Donald Trump walks along accompanied by a member of the honour guard. He is wearing a blue suit with a red striped tieImage source, PA Media

    US President Donald Trump stepped off Air Force One shortly after 08:30 at Dublin Airport before being greeted by Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris.

    Trump's motorcade then made its way to Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President of Ireland, in Phoenix Park where he was met by the Irish President Catherine Connolly.

    He is now on his way to meet Irish premier Micheál Martin, the Taoiseach, at the Farmleigh Estate, which is also within the park's boundary.

    Here's a reminder of what else the president will do in Ireland today:

    • Trump will head to Deerfield Residence, the official residence of the US ambassador to Ireland, to greet embassy staff and business leaders
    • The president will head back to Dublin Airport before flying to Shannon Airport in the west of the Ireland
    • Trump will head to the Trump International Golf Club in Doonbeg where he will attend the Irish Open
  14. Honour guard line up ahead of Trump arrival at Phoenix Parkpublished at 10:09 BST

    Dozens of Honour Guard march along. They are all in their green uniforms with black hats and white gloves and beltsImage source, Getty Images

    Earlier dozens of members of the honour guard were in position outside Áras an Uachtaráin for his meeting with President Connolly.

    A member of the Honour Guard holds a piece of yellow rope in front of his colleagues to make sure they are lined upImage source, Getty Images
  15. Trump on his way to taoiseach meetingpublished at 10:04 BST

    We'll bring you more on Trump's comments outside his meeting with the Irish president as soon as we can. In the meantime, the president's motorcade has now left Áras an Uachtaráin for the short journey to Farmleigh House.

    He is due to meet Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin for a bilateral meeting.

    Motorcade leaving the Áras
  16. Trump on Iran: 'Everything will work out fine'published at 10:02 BST

    President Trump

    Catherine Connolly and Donald Trump have now emerged from Áras an Uachtaráin following their meeting.

    As the president was making his way to his vehicle, some members of the press shouted questions and he stopped to answer some of them.

    When asked about the situation in Iran, he responded: "Everything will work out fine."

  17. Taoiseach seen waiting for Donald Trump's arrivalpublished at 09:53 BST

    Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has been seen waiting for Donald Trump's arrivalImage source, PA Media

    Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has been seen waiting for Donald Trump's arrival at Farmleigh House.

    That's also in Phoenix Park, just a short journey from Áras an Uachtaráin where Trump is meeting Irish President Catherine Connolly.

  18. Another red carpet being readiedpublished at 09:50 BST

    Gabija Gataveckaite
    BBC News NI Dublin correspondent

    Carpert being hoovered

    While President Trump meets the Irish president, preparations are well under way at nearby Farmleigh House where he is due to meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin for a bilateral meeting later this morning.

    The red carpet was being hoovered at Farmleigh earlier this morning, with a band rehearsing.

    There is dozens of media gathered here awaiting the arrival of President Trump.

  19. US and Irish shake hands outside the presidential residencepublished at 09:43 BST

    President Catherine Connolly and President Donald TrumpImage source, Reuters

    After the guard of honour, Irish President Catherine Connolly introduced President Donald Trump to a number of Irish dignitaries.

    The US side then did the same, with Connolly shaking hands with a number of people including Trump's son Donald Trump Jr.

    The two presidents then returned inside for a private courtesy call between the two.

  20. Trump receives guard of honourpublished at 09:34 BST

    President Trump in Ireland

    Both President Trump and President Catherine Connolly have now come back out of Áras an Uachtaráin.

    The national anthems of both the United States and the Republic of Ireland were played, with Trump given a guard of honour by members of the Irish military.