US President Donald Trump and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin celebrated the strong relationship between Ireland and the United States during the annual White House Shamrock Ceremony, marking St. Patrick’s Day 2025.
Trump praised Irish Americans, highlighting their resilience, contributions to US history, and economic ties with Ireland.
The evening concluded with a presentation of the traditional bowl of shamrock, a custom dating back to 1953.
This year’s Waterford crystal bowl, designed in Ireland, featured a trinity knot representing unity, strength, and endurance, along with a 50-point star at the base symbolizing the American states.
With warm gestures, economic discussions, and historical reflections, the event reinforced the deep and enduring ties between Ireland and the United States.
Trump praised Irish Americans, highlighting their resilience, contributions to US history, and economic ties with Ireland.
Key Moments from the Ceremony
- Trump Lauds Irish-American Contributions
- “You never, ever give up,” Trump said, paying tribute to Irish Americans who have played a key role in US history.
- He quoted George Washington, calling Ireland “the friend of my country in my country’s most friendless days.”
- Taoiseach Martin’s Speech on Irish-US Relations
- “Our history is interconnected because our people are interconnected.”
- “Through triumphs and trials, the extraordinary Irish people have stood by America’s side, and America has stood by Ireland.”
- Martin Stresses Economic Ties and Trade
- In a subtle nod to Trump’s “Make America Great Again”slogan, Martin said:
- He highlighted Ireland’s role in facilitating US investment in Europe, stating:
- In a subtle nod to Trump’s “Make America Great Again”slogan, Martin said:
- Trump Raises Trade Imbalances
- While acknowledging the “great friendship”between the US and Ireland, Trump’s proclamation noted trade imbalances:
- While acknowledging the “great friendship”between the US and Ireland, Trump’s proclamation noted trade imbalances:
- Martin Invites Trump to Ireland
- The Taoiseach officially invited Trump to visit Ireland, saying:
- The Taoiseach officially invited Trump to visit Ireland, saying:
- Tribute to US Role in the Northern Ireland Peace Process
- Martin thanked the US for its role in brokering the Good Friday Agreement, saying:
- Martin thanked the US for its role in brokering the Good Friday Agreement, saying:
A Celebration of Heritage and Tradition
The evening concluded with a presentation of the traditional bowl of shamrock, a custom dating back to 1953.
This year’s Waterford crystal bowl, designed in Ireland, featured a trinity knot representing unity, strength, and endurance, along with a 50-point star at the base symbolizing the American states.
With warm gestures, economic discussions, and historical reflections, the event reinforced the deep and enduring ties between Ireland and the United States.
