In pictures: Donald Trump's first day in Ireland

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.

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Security was tight as Air Force One touched down at Shannon Airport
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The Trumps arrived on Air Force One in Ireland at about 16:45 local time
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Leo Varadkar welcomed Donald and Melania Trump to Ireland on the tarmac at Shannon Airport
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Donald and Melania Trump signed the visitors book at Shannon Airport
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The president and taoiseach spoke to reporters before holding a private meeting
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Crowds gathered to try and get a glimpse of the American president
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Supporters of the American president came to see his arrival
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Anti-Trump protesters demonstrated against his visit with placards and banners
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Some protesters criticised the US president's stance on climate change and human rights
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The Trumps travelled from Shannon to Doonbeg in the president's helicopter, Marine One
News imagePA Gardaí (Irish police) stood guard in Doonbeg as the village awaited the famous guestPA
Gardaí (Irish police) stood guard in Doonbeg as the village awaited the famous guest
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Irish soldiers search fields as part of a security operation near the entrance to Mr Trump's golf resort
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Some Doonbeg residents waved US flags to show their support for the president
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The County Clare village put on a show for their American guests
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Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, meets local residents in Doonbeg
News imagePA Donald Trump's sons, Donald Jr (left), and Eric Trump (right), got behind the bar in DoonbegPA
Donald Trump's sons, Donald Jr (left), and Eric Trump (right), got behind the bar in Doonbeg
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Donald Trump Jr sips a pint and meets locals in a Doonbeg pub
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US First Lady, Melania Trump, meets Irish dancers at a welcome function
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Melania Trump spoke to performers and musicians during her visit to County Clare