“Irish” is trending because President Trump’s visit to Ireland is drawing attention to his comments on a united Ireland, his diplomatic meetings and his attendance at a golf tournament. During a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin, Trump said a unified Ireland would be “fantastic.” Downing Street responded by saying it would “stick to the Good Friday Agreement,” putting the political issue of Irish unity at the centre of the coverage.
The visit also combines diplomacy with golf. Trump is holding meetings in Dublin before attending the Irish Open in Doonbeg, County Clare. Coverage also highlights his plans to meet Ireland’s president and prime minister while attending a tournament at his club in Doonbeg. Together, the unity remarks, the British government’s response and the meetings with Irish leaders explain the current news attention around “Irish.”
