French president Emmanuel Macron to make first visit to Ireland

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Ireland tomorrow for the first time since taking office. File picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

French president Emmanuel Macron is to spend the day in Dublin on Thursday, his first visit to Ireland since entering office.

Mr Macron had pledged during his election campaign to visit all 27 EU states, with Ireland just one of four he is yet to tour. Mr Macron will meet with President Michael D Higgins during his visit, taking part in an academic discussion at Áras an Uachtaráin.