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In Pictures: A St Patrick’s Day visit to the White House like no other

Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s meeting with US president Donald Trump

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and United States president Donald Trump shake hands during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House. Photographer: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and United States president Donald Trump shake hands during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House. Photographer: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg
Wed Mar 12 2025 - 17:58
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife, Mary, meeting US vice-president JD Vance and wife, Usha, at his official residence in Washington DC. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife, Mary, meeting US vice-president JD Vance and wife, Usha, at his official residence in Washington DC. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Mr Vance shows off his Shamrock socks to the Taoiseach. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Mr Vance shows off his Shamrock socks to the Taoiseach. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Mr Vance shaking hands with the Taoiseach who, prior to meeting, thanked the vice-president for his 'warm welcome and hospitality' and joked that he would need to 'adjust very rapidly' his 'conservative' dress sense after seeing the shamrock socks. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Mr Vance shaking hands with the Taoiseach who, prior to meeting, thanked the vice-president for his 'warm welcome and hospitality' and joked that he would need to 'adjust very rapidly' his 'conservative' dress sense after seeing the shamrock socks. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
The Taoiseach delivers remarks as Mr Vance and Martin's wife, Mary, listen. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
The Taoiseach delivers remarks as Mr Vance and Martin's wife, Mary, listen. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Among those at the meeting are US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy, and Ireland’s ambassador to the US, Geraldine Byrne Nason. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Among those at the meeting are US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy, and Ireland’s ambassador to the US, Geraldine Byrne Nason. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Mr Vance welcomed Mr Martin and said the Irish-American relationship was 'one of the great alliances of the world'. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Mr Vance welcomed Mr Martin and said the Irish-American relationship was 'one of the great alliances of the world'. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
President Donald Trump greets the Taoiseach outside the White House ahead of the much anticipated meeting between the two leaders. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP
President Donald Trump greets the Taoiseach outside the White House ahead of the much anticipated meeting between the two leaders. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP
Mr Trump talks about US inflation and then focuses on JD Vance’s socks. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP
Mr Trump talks about US inflation and then focuses on JD Vance’s socks. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP
Mr Vance watches on during the meeting. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/ AFP
Mr Vance watches on during the meeting. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/ AFP
A question about how Mr Trump might tackle the housing crisis in Ireland is followed up by one on tariffs. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/ AFP
A question about how Mr Trump might tackle the housing crisis in Ireland is followed up by one on tariffs. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/ AFP
A gold 'Trump' coaster sits on the table in front of Mr Trump. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/ AFP
A gold 'Trump' coaster sits on the table in front of Mr Trump. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/ AFP
When asked who Mr Trump's favourite Irish person is, he references our 'great fighter' and reporters shout the name Conor McGregor. Mr Trump compliments his tattoos and says 'he is great right?' Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP
When asked who Mr Trump's favourite Irish person is, he references our 'great fighter' and reporters shout the name Conor McGregor. Mr Trump compliments his tattoos and says 'he is great right?' Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP
Donald Trump and the Taoiseach in the Oval office. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA
Donald Trump and the Taoiseach in the Oval office. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA
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