Donald Trump declares March 2025 as Irish American Heritage Month

However, while the proclamation highlights the economic ties and 'long friendship' between Ireland and the US, it notes trade imbalances between the two countries

Donald Trump's signing of the proclamation comes less than a week before Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits the White House. Picture: Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP

US president Donald Trump has declared March 2025 as Irish American Heritage Month.

Mr Trump made the proclamation in the Oval Office overnight, declaring the "special bond of friendship between the United States and Ireland".