Taoiseach formally invited to White House on St Patrick's Day

Micheál Martin said Donald Trump's letter 'expresses that this visit would be an opportunity to celebrate the warm and historic friendship between the US and Ireland'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and US president Donald Trump during the St Patrick's Day Reception and Shamrock Ceremony in the the East Room of the White House, in Washington DC, as part of his week long visit to the US last year.

The Taoiseach has been formally invited to visit the White House on St Patrick's Day.

Micheál Martin told the Cork Chamber business dinner on Friday that US President Donald Trump has invited him to the White House on March 17.