In pictures: Donald Trump's visit to Ireland

Air Force One landed in Dublin after 8am on Saturday morning, with a large motorcade nearby to accompany US President Donald Trump on his journey to the Phoenix Park. (Images courtesy: Getty, PA and Maxwells)

Donald Trump's visit was not an official visit but a personal one with a heavy focus on golf.

The security operation for his trip was one of the biggest in the history of the State - with major disruption and restrictions in Clare as well as Dublin. Pictured are members of the Garda Mounted Support Unit in the vicinity of Shannon Airport on Saturday afternoon.

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The visit saw heightened security around Doonbeg village and the Trump International Hotel.

Much Irish and international focus was on the courtesy call to President Catherine Connolly who has been an arch critic of Mr Trump's politics for several years.

After greeting him with a handshake, President Connolly and Mr Trump had private talks - a meeting described later by Mr Trump's Chief of Protocol as "very constructive".

Donald Trump's note in the Áras an Uachtaráin visitors' book said it was "A great honor to be here. Thank you!".

President Connolly presented him with gifts themed on peace - and in a later statement said she had conveyed the strong views of the Irish people that the normalisation of war and genocide can never be accepted.

Next was a courtesy call to the Taoiseach at Farmleigh House.

There, the US leader was asked about his views on a united Ireland, where he said: "I'd love to see it happen" and "it's going to happen eventually. It may as well happen now".

His lengthy comments at the US Ambassador's residence were very much intended for an American audience and for the most part was seen as a campaign speech.

Donald Trump Jr and his wife Bettina are among the Trump family visiting Ireland - Tánaiste Simon Harris was among the welcome party at Dublin Airport earlier in the day.

The visit comes amid a backdrop of protests, with people showing their opposition on the streets of Doonbeg, Dublin and Shannon.

Thousands marched in Dublin, with more than 30 groups and political parties in vocal opposition to the visit.

The anti-Trump protest in Dublin took place after the US President had moved on to Doonbeg.

Saturday afternoon saw the US leader move west, with Air Force One in a flyover near his Doonbeg golf links.

On the course, Rory McIlroy was among the top golfers in action at the Irish Open.

Shane Lowry, who at that point had been leading the field, is seen with his scorecard - and Marine One carrying Donald Trump in the background.

With golf his main focus for the rest of the visit, he was seen taking in the action with his son Eric shortly after arriving at his Doonbeg links.

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Donald Trump was later given a rapturous reception as he made a brief appearance in the members' bar of the hotel at his golf resort in Doonbeg.

Punters cheered, chanted "USA" and sang songs as Mr Trump filed through the bar on Saturday night.

Golf buggies pictured at the start of the final day of Irish Open play at Donald Trump's Doonbeg hotel - can you tell which is his?

Mr Trump's armoured golf buggy has been nicknamed 'Golf Force One'.

Protests continued on the second day of Mr Trump's visit, with a larger crowd on Sunday than on Saturday descending on Doonbeg and Shannon Airport to protest against his visit.

Eager spectators try to catch a glimpse of a famous face as play got under way, with Rory McIlroy signing autographs for some.

They would get to see a certain world leader a little later in the afternoon...

Security personnel kept watch along the beach near Doonbeg resort.

One of the biggest security operations ever seen in the State was under way for the duration of Donald Trump's visit.

Around lunchtime, crowds began to gather at the hotel as the US President was set to make an appearance. Taoiseach Micheál Martin met Mr Trump's son Eric at the first tee, where Shane Lowry - leading the competition - began his final round.

Donald Trump walked amongst spectators as he made his way to the first tee box, where he would be greeted by the Taoiseach.

Mr Trump was greeted with a few cheers as he appeared at the first tee, where he engaged with the crowd and took a look at a trophy Shane Lowry would hopefully soon have his hands on.

Offaly's Shane Lowry photographed shaking hands with President Trump on the first tee.

"Now watch this drive"

Donald Trump among those admiring Shane Lowry's drive on the first tee as he looks to claim the Irish Open title he last won in 2009.

Speaking after lunch with the US President, the Taoiseach said Mr Trump's remarks in favour of Irish unity were "not a particular surprise" to him.

"He would make the point that this is his view, he believes unity is the logical way for the island to be configured and organised."

Shane Lowry cruised to victory by 11 shots at the Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg.

Mr Trump smiles during the trophy ceremony for Shane Lowry

The US President presented Shane Lowry after he won the Amgen Irish Open.

During his speech before the presentation, the US President said that he is to remove tariffs from Irish whiskey.

"Taoiseach and I talked about it and Shane talked about it and everyone has been bugging me saying 'would you do me a favour? It's so unfair what's going on. Could you possibly take the tariffs off of Irish whiskey?'

"And I said on behalf of the United States of America, I am going to take the tariffs off Irish whiskey."

US President Donald Trump gestures before boarding Air Force One as he departs from Shannon Airport.

Air Force One departs Shannon Airport and with that Donald Trump's two-day visit to Ireland concludes.