Claims of a stand-off between the US and Ireland over Donald Trump's planned visit are being dismissed. According to the reports, Mr Trump wanted to meet at the Doonbeg International golf resort, which he owns with the Irish delegation preferring Dromoland Castle. But the Irish Mail on Sunday says the Taoiseach is happy to meet Mr Trump at Shannon Airport as a compromise. A US official told the paper the president's trip was not at risk of being cancelled. "It is a bit unseemly to demand that the Taoiseach host President Trump at his hotel," their source added.

Source: Irish Examiner May 19, 2019 06:45 UTC