The Irish public normally sees the event in fairly simple terms - a meet and greet to celebrate St Patrick's Day and all it means to Ireland and Iris

US President Donald Trump has suggested that a second meeting between him and Taoiseach Micheál Martin take place in Doonbeg. The pair met in the Oval Office of the White House yesterday as part of the Shamrock celebrations for St Patrick’s Day.

The traditional event, tied to St. Patrick’s Day, is seen as important to reinforce the longstanding diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

President Donald Trump accused Ireland of taking U.S companies via taxation before exchanging shamrock bowls with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin at the White House on Wednesday.

President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) welcomed Irish leader Micheál Martin for the “Friends of Ireland” luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol. The visit comes as Trump faces uncertainty over his economic agenda following a dip in the stock markets and fears over a trade war sparked by his tariff threats.