There is a difficult St Patrick’s Day ahead for more than one world leader in the US. Danish Greenland in particular is tricky for a nation such as Ireland that is, in Martin’s words, “militarily nonaligned” but “not politically nonaligned”. “Right now, Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place,” said the US president. “We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security.”An Atlantic island with limited defensive capability, strategic importance and Russian ships floating around its waters? The seafront dwelling was listed for a mere €1.65 million, so seller and estate agent Savills will be pleased.

Source: The Irish Times January 11, 2026 09:01 UTC