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Where's President Trump heading next? published at 08:51 BST President Trump's cavalcade has now left Dublin Airport and is making its way to Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park - the official residence of the Irish president. An arrival ceremony is scheduled to take place there, before Trump holds a courtesy call with President Catherine Connolly. He will later make the short journey to Farmleigh House, also in Phoenix Park, for a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin.
Trump greeted by Irish government figures published at 08:49 BST Image source, bbc Donald Trump shook hands with senior Irish government figures as he was welcomed on the tarmac, including Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) Simon Harris and Foreign Minister Helen McEntee. The US president then got into the presidential limousine, nicknamed The Beast, which was flanked by a large cavalcade of vehicles. Trump steps off Air Force One as Irish visit under way published at 08:41 BST Image source, Reuters Donald Trump has just been seen stepping off Air Force One after arriving at Dublin Airport a few moments ago.
It marks the start of his two-day visit which will include a courtesy call with Irish President Catherine Connolly as well as a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin. He'll later travel to County Clare to attend the Irish Open golf tournament. Red carpet ready for President Trump published at 08:39 BST Image source, Reuters The president's plane is now parked and the red carpet is being prepared for his arrival onto the tarmac in Dublin.
Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) Simon Harris and Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee are among those waiting to greet him off the plane. You can watch the president's arrival live by hitting the play button at the top of this page. Image source, Reuters Donald Trump lands at Dublin Airport as visit under way published at 08:33 BST Breaking Image source, PA Media Image caption, Donald Trump touches down at Dublin Airport Donald Trump's plane has just touched down at Dublin Airport.
He's travelling on the Qatar-gifted Air Force One. Earlier, we also saw the old Air Force One land. Barriers in place at US Embassy - but no Trump visit planned published at 08:26 BST Mark Simpson BBC News NI A small number of crowd control barriers are beside the American Embassy in central Dublin but President Trump is not scheduled to be anywhere near the building.
Located in the upmarket Ballsbridge area of the city, it is not on the President’s two-day itinerary. Donald Trump arriving in Ireland published at 08:11 BST US President Donald Trump is about to touch down at Dublin Airport for the start of his two-day visit to Ireland. The tyres of the old Air Force One, which is landing before the plane carrying the president, kicked up a decent bit of spray as they hit the tarmac, evidence of a wet and rainy start to the day in Ireland's capital.
Police motorcycles and security pictured at airport ahead of Trump's arrival published at 08:07 BST Image source, PA Media We can now bring you pictures of police motorcycles at Dublin Airport. These are expected to form part of the motorcade once US President Donald Trump arrives. Security and cars could also be seen on the tarmac.
The president is due to arrive very shortly. Image source, PA Media What security measures are in place for Trump’s visit? published at 08:04 BST Image source, EPA Image caption, The Irish Defence Forces are supporting the operation As you might expect, a major security operation is under way for Donald Trump’s visit. Dublin’s Phoenix Park is closed to the public today while the US president carries out a number of engagements in the area.
The huge park, which incorporates the Irish president's residence Áras an Uachtaráin, is also the location of Dublin Zoo, which is likewise closed today. Very significant Garda (Irish Police) resources have been allocated to policing the visit. The Irish Defence Forces are supporting the operation, while gardaí have also been working with the US Secret Service ahead of this weekend.
Trump pictured boarding Air Force One last night ahead of Ireland visit published at 07:59 BST Image source, Getty Images Pictured above is US President Donald Trump boarding Air Force One last night ahead of his trip to Ireland. Members of his family could also be seen boarding with him at the Joint Base Andrews air base in Maryland. We haven't had word of his arrival in Dublin yet - stick with us for updates.
What's on President Trump's schedule in Ireland? published at 07:55 BST Image source, Reuters So, what can we expect from Donald Trump’s two-day visit? The US president will hold a courtesy call with Irish President Catherine Connolly, before meeting Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin for bilateral talks later this morning. He’ll also attend events at the US ambassador’s residence in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.
Trump will later travel to County Clare, where he’ll attend the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg, which he owns. His visit will take him from Dublin to the west coast before he's due to leave Ireland on Sunday. President Donald Trump due to land at Dublin Airport published at 07:49 BST Image source, Reuters A huge security operation has been under way in the Irish capital for the arrival of US President Donald Trump.
He's due to land within the next hour or so, with the president set for a number of events in Dublin this morning before travelling to his hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare, in the west of Ireland. The Irish Open golf tournament is taking place there until Sunday evening. We'll bring you all the latest on President Trump's visit to Ireland throughout the morning and into Saturday afternoon.
Source: BBC
