In pictures: Donald Trump's first day in Ireland
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Donald Trump has visited the Republic of Ireland for the first time since he became president of the United States.
He arrived at Shannon Airport in County Clare at about 16:45 local time and held a short meeting with Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar.
The pair discussed Brexit and the Irish border, corporation tax and Irish-American trade links.
Mr Trump then travelled by helicopter to nearby Doonbeg to stay at his golf resort which he purchased in 2014.
Security was tight as Air Force One touched down at Shannon Airport
The Trumps arrived on Air Force One in Ireland at about 16:45 local time
Leo Varadkar welcomed Donald and Melania Trump to Ireland on the tarmac at Shannon Airport
Donald and Melania Trump signed the visitors book at Shannon Airport
The president and taoiseach spoke to reporters before holding a private meeting
Crowds gathered to try and get a glimpse of the American president
Supporters of the American president came to see his arrival
Anti-Trump protesters demonstrated against his visit with placards and banners
Some protesters criticised the US president's stance on climate change and human rights
The Trumps travelled from Shannon to Doonbeg in the president's helicopter, Marine One
Gardaí (Irish police) stood guard in Doonbeg as the village awaited the famous guest
Irish soldiers search fields as part of a security operation near the entrance to Mr Trump's golf resort
Some Doonbeg residents waved US flags to show their support for the president
The County Clare village put on a show for their American guests
Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, meets local residents in Doonbeg
Donald Trump's sons, Donald Jr (left), and Eric Trump (right), got behind the bar in Doonbeg
Donald Trump Jr sips a pint and meets locals in a Doonbeg pub
US First Lady, Melania Trump, meets Irish dancers at a welcome function
Melania Trump spoke to performers and musicians during her visit to County Clare