US President Donald Trump has arrived in Dublin for the start of his two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland
A red carpet is rolled out for the president's arrival as he is greeted by senior figures of the Irish government
Trump is due to meet Irish President Catherine Connolly at her official residence in Phoenix Park - watch live above
hold a courtesy call with Irish President Catherine Connolly, and a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin
Trump will then travel to his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare, where the Irish Open golf tournament is being held
Irish authorities have been planning for Trump's visit for months in what will be one of the biggest security operations in the history of the state
Protests against the president's visit are expected to be held in Dublin and Doonbeg
Image source, ReutersDonald Trump has now arrived at Áras an Uachtaráin for his meeting with Irish President Catherine Connolly.
We've just seen his motorcade arrive and the president step out of his vehicle.
President Trump's motorcade has arrived at Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park for the arrival ceremony, with Irish President Catherine Connolly ready to greet him.
You can watch the arrival ceremony by pressing watch live at the top of this page.
Image source, PA MediaAs a reminder, Donald Trump is now making his way to Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park - the official residence of the Irish President Catherine Connolly.
She has been pictured waiting for his arrival.
Earlier, the military band was also seen marching into position.
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Image source, PA MediaTrump arrives at Dublin Airport on Air Force One
Let's recap some of the scenes we've seen this morning at the start of Donald Trump's visit to Ireland.
The president was seen stepping off Air Force One before being greeted with a red carpet welcome from officials, including Tánaiste (Irish Deputy Prime Minister) Simon Harris.
Image source, ReutersTrump salutes as he is greeted after disembarking
Image source, ReutersTrump is greeted by Tánaiste (Irish Deputy Prime Minister) Simon Harris
Image source, ReutersA red carpet welcome for the president and members of his family, including Donald Trump Jr
Image source, PA MediaOne of President Trump’s more interesting events today could be the courtesy call with Irish President Catherine Connolly.
She is due to greet him at shortly at Ireland's presidential residence Áras an Uachtaráin.
The two have very different political outlooks.
During last year’s presidential election campaign, Connolly described Trump as “volatile, unpredictable” and accused him of “acting like a bully”.
She has also been a long-standing critic of US foreign policy and the use of Shannon Airport by the US military.
Connolly has been less directly critical of Trump since becoming president, but has continued to speak strongly about war and international law.
Today’s courtesy call will be their first meeting since she took office last November.
As President Trump makes his way to Phoenix Park in Dublin for the arrival ceremony, a reminder that a huge security operation is in place for his visit.
The head of Ireland's police force, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, has described it as one of the biggest operations the force has ever undertaken.
He spoke to journalists at a press conference on Friday morning.
An extraordinary event has been declared, with 10,000 12-hour Garda shifts planned between Friday and Sunday.
Road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place in Dublin and County Clare, where the president is due to travel later on Saturday, with rolling closures around Dublin Airport this morning.
“We’re doing everything we can to minimise disruption to the public but during an event such as this, it is inevitable so I would ask for people’s patience over the weekend particularly in Dublin and Clare."
Gardaí say they are aware of protest groups planning to gather and will facilitate peaceful protests, but added "there will be no tolerance for public disorder, or attempts to impact critical infrastructure or movements of the President of the United States”.
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.
Image source, bbcDonald Trump shook hands with senior Irish government figures as he was welcomed on the tarmac, including Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) Simon Harris, Foreign Minister Helen McEntee and the US ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh.
The US president then got into the presidential limousine, nicknamed The Beast, which was flanked by a large cavalcade of vehicles.
Image source, ReutersDonald 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.
Image source, ReutersThe 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.
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Image source, PA MediaDonald 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.
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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.
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.
Image source, PA MediaWe 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.
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Image source, EPAThe 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.
Image source, Getty ImagesPictured 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.
Image source, ReutersSo, 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.
Image source, ReutersA 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.
