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Trump has landed at Doonbeg in Marine One along with two Chinooks. Straight into the motorcade, not even a glimpse of him for the hundreds of spectators hoping to catch sight of the US president.

Trump has landed at Doonbeg in Marine One along with two Chinooks. Straight into the motorcade, not even a glimpse of him for the hundreds of spectators hoping to catch sight of the US president.

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Social Democrats candidate Daniel Ennis celebrates with his fiancée Chloe as the pair arrive at the Dublin Central alongside party leader Holly Cairns.

Social Democrats candidate Daniel Ennis celebrates with his fiancée Chloe as the pair arrive at the Dublin Central alongside party leader Holly Cairns.

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Arriving at the RDS, Fine Gael candidate for Dublin Central, Ray McAdam, puts his result (looking like 5th place, 11%, from tallies) down to “the challenge of incumbency”. He says now is a time to “regroup” and “come back stronger and better in the time ahead.”

Arriving at the RDS, Fine Gael candidate for Dublin Central, Ray McAdam, puts his result (looking like 5th place, 11%, from tallies) down to “the challenge of incumbency”. He says now is a time to “regroup” and “come back stronger and better in the time ahead.”

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he did not refer to the situation in Gaza as a “genocide” when speaking to US President Donald Trump. He said it was “unfair” to suggest this was a change in his language.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he did not refer to the situation in Gaza as a “genocide” when speaking to US President Donald Trump. He said it was “unfair” to suggest this was a change in his language.

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For a 2nd year in a row, the SocDems think-in has been dominated by a controversy surrounding their Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes. Earlier this month, the Ditch reported that Hayes boasted about cutting 200 tech jobs. He was notably absent from today’s press conference.

For a 2nd year in a row, the SocDems think-in has been dominated by a controversy surrounding their Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes. Earlier this month, the Ditch reported that Hayes boasted about cutting 200 tech jobs. He was notably absent from today’s press conference.

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Us President Donald Trump has just done a fly by here over his Trump International Hotel in Doonbeg in Air Force One. He’s on the way to Shannon Airport now where he will then travel by helicopter back here to the Irish Open.

Us President Donald Trump has just done a fly by here over his Trump International Hotel in Doonbeg in Air Force One. He’s on the way to Shannon Airport now where he will then travel by helicopter back here to the Irish Open.

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Lots of cheers for Trump as he made his way down to the starting tee box to watch Shane Lowry tee off this afternoon at the Irish Open here in Doonbeg.

Lots of cheers for Trump as he made his way down to the starting tee box to watch Shane Lowry tee off this afternoon at the Irish Open here in Doonbeg.

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Sinn Féin TDs have thrown their support behind Macklemore after he was cut from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his support of Palestine. TD Louise O Reilly says the groundswell of support from Irish people should be a lesson for the FAI, that the upcoming fixture should be boycotted.

Sinn Féin TDs have thrown their support behind Macklemore after he was cut from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his support of Palestine. TD Louise O Reilly says the groundswell of support from Irish people should be a lesson for the FAI, that the upcoming fixture should be boycotted.

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US President Donald Trump tells reporters he “loved” the reaction to his comments on Irish unity yesterday.

US President Donald Trump tells reporters he “loved” the reaction to his comments on Irish unity yesterday.

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Asked if anything has changed from the protesters position this evening, Christopher Duffy says “absolutely not. Nothing has changed.”

Asked if anything has changed from the protesters position this evening, Christopher Duffy says “absolutely not. Nothing has changed.”

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Donal Byrne and John Dallon said they expected to be in today’s netting. They say now the protests will continue.

Donal Byrne and John Dallon said they expected to be in today’s netting. They say now the protests will continue.

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One of the leaders of the protest, Christopher Duffy, was standing by as the official groups exited the meeting. He said the protesters have been “put at the kiddies table” by Govt. Asked what it will take to bring protest to an end, he said: “A serious reduction in our costs”

One of the leaders of the protest, Christopher Duffy, was standing by as the official groups exited the meeting. He said the protesters have been “put at the kiddies table” by Govt. Asked what it will take to bring protest to an end, he said: “A serious reduction in our costs”

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This was the moment Trump touched down in Doonbeg on Marine One.

This was the moment Trump touched down in Doonbeg on Marine One.

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“To say it’s a good day for the Social Democrats is an understatement,” party leader Holly Cairns says as she arrives alongside Daniel Ennis who looks to have topped the poll in Dublin Central.

“To say it’s a good day for the Social Democrats is an understatement,” party leader Holly Cairns says as she arrives alongside Daniel Ennis who looks to have topped the poll in Dublin Central.

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People Before Profit’s Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is the first candidate to arrive here at the Dublin Central count centre. “The Government parties have got a complete drubbing,” he tells reporters. He says he is “delighted” with his result.

People Before Profit’s Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is the first candidate to arrive here at the Dublin Central count centre. “The Government parties have got a complete drubbing,” he tells reporters. He says he is “delighted” with his result.

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“The FAI should be taking a stand.. how can we line up and stand shoulder to shoulder against a genocidal regime?” SocDems TD and former League of Ireland player Daniel Ennis backs calls for a boycott of the upcoming Ireland vs Israel soccer match.

“The FAI should be taking a stand.. how can we line up and stand shoulder to shoulder against a genocidal regime?” SocDems TD and former League of Ireland player Daniel Ennis backs calls for a boycott of the upcoming Ireland vs Israel soccer match.

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The bikers have joined the fuel protest on Dublin’s O’Connell bridge. Damien Sheridan tells The Journal he put a call out earlier this afternoon for the community to come out and show solidarity with the farmers and hauliers.

The bikers have joined the fuel protest on Dublin’s O’Connell bridge. Damien Sheridan tells The Journal he put a call out earlier this afternoon for the community to come out and show solidarity with the farmers and hauliers.

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“The meeting was fairly angst” - Irish Road Haulage Association President Ger Hyland says as he leaves Ag House after marathon talks with government. He says he is hopeful a package can be agreed when talks resume tomorrow.

“The meeting was fairly angst” - Irish Road Haulage Association President Ger Hyland says as he leaves Ag House after marathon talks with government. He says he is hopeful a package can be agreed when talks resume tomorrow.

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Greens candidate in Dublin Central, Janet Horner, says she tried not to let Gerry Hutch set the tone of the conversation in the constituency. She says she has been frustrated that media coverage has been led by the “divisiveness” that Hutch represents. TheJournal.ie

Greens candidate in Dublin Central, Janet Horner, says she tried not to let Gerry Hutch set the tone of the conversation in the constituency. She says she has been frustrated that media coverage has been led by the “divisiveness” that Hutch represents. TheJournal.ie

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In extraordinary scenes, John Dallon and a small group of other protesters have arrived and been turned away from the talks

In extraordinary scenes, John Dallon and a small group of other protesters have arrived and been turned away from the talks

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“Let’s be honest a lot of work has to be done in Dublin Central,” Fianna Fáil minister Darragh O’Brien says as he arrives at the count centre with his party’s candidate councillor John Stephens. It’s not been a great day for FF. Based on the tallies, Stephens is on about 4%.

“Let’s be honest a lot of work has to be done in Dublin Central,” Fianna Fáil minister Darragh O’Brien says as he arrives at the count centre with his party’s candidate councillor John Stephens. It’s not been a great day for FF. Based on the tallies, Stephens is on about 4%.

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“We’re very, very strong in Dublin Central” says Mary Lou McDonald as she arrives at the Galway West count centre in Salthill with Mark Lohan, Pearse Doherty and Mairéad Farrell.

“We’re very, very strong in Dublin Central” says Mary Lou McDonald as she arrives at the Galway West count centre in Salthill with Mark Lohan, Pearse Doherty and Mairéad Farrell.

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Fine Gael’s newest TD for Galway West Séan Kyne on the upcoming Ireland vs Israel match. “It’s a matter for FIFA.. I certainly don’t think the players should be blamed.”

Fine Gael’s newest TD for Galway West Séan Kyne on the upcoming Ireland vs Israel match. “It’s a matter for FIFA.. I certainly don’t think the players should be blamed.”

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