Taoiseach holds ten minute call with Donald Trump
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has spoken with US President Elect Donald Trump.
The Taoiseach held a ten minute phone call with Trump last night, with both men committing to working for the mutual benefit of the two countries.
They also confirmed that the long standing tradition of the Taoiseach visiting the White House on St Patrick's Day will continue.
Meanwhile protests have been taking place overnight in the US after the shock election of Donald Trump.
Demonstrators have been chanting and holding up banners saying 'Not Our President'.
They've also been targeting the businessman's hotels in Chicago, as well as New York - where activist Michael Moore compared the election result to the UK's EU referendum:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries