Irish political leaders have said Conor McGregor does not speak for Ireland after he visited the White House for a St Patrick’s Day meeting with US President Donald Trump. Earlier,…
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USA: Conor McGregor due to meet Trump at White House
Controversial Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor is due to hold a St Patrick’s Day meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC. He appeared at the White House press…
Ireland: ‘We engage with Trump’s office, not opinions’: Little-Pengelly
In response to a question about the US President Donald Trump’s admiration for Conor McGregor, the Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said she engages “with the office of president” rather…
USA: Trump raises ‘massive’ trade imbalance during Irish PM meeting
US President Donald Trump has raised a “massive” trade imbalance with Ireland and accused the European Union of treating the US “very badly”. He made the comments during a bilateral…
USA: Taoiseach Micheál Martin greeted by Trump at White House
Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin has arrived at the White House, greeted by US President Donald Trump. The two leaders are meeting as part of the Irish government’s traditional St…
Ireland: The Irish holds its breath ahead of taoiseach’s Trump meeting
“The nation holds its breath” has become a legendary expression in Ireland. It has nothing to do with high politics or indeed St Patrick’s Day celebrations – rather, it was…
Ireland: The Irish move to change rules on deploying military
Ireland is in a “serious period of reform” when it comes to defence and security, the tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) has said. Earlier on Tuesday, the Irish Cabinet approved…
Ireland: McGregor obeyed orders over Nikita Hand CCTV footage – judge
A judge has said he is satisfied Conor McGregor has done what was ordered regarding the sharing of CCTV footage, which was shown during the civil trial brought by Nikita…
Ireland: Pair who murdered man thrown over cliffs jailed for life
The family of a man who was thrown over iconic Irish cliffs have described his “evil” murder as “callous and unnecessary”. Alan Vial and Nikita Burns, were convicted of murdering…
USA: Trump celebrates Irish in America ahead of taoiseach’s visit
Trump celebrates Irish in America ahead of taoiseach’s visitTrump celebrates Irish in America ahead of taoiseach’s visitUS President Donald Trump has hailed the impact of the Irish in America days…