Taoiseach Enda Kenny is pledging to work with the new administration in the US.
Donald Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States has sent shockwaves across the globe.
Trump was written off by most people from the very beginning.
People doubted he could get the nomination, and discounted him at times during the campaign.
But the businessman is now President elect of the United States after sweeping to victory overnight.
And he said he will try to be a leader for all and pledged to bind the wounds of division after a bitter campaign
Donald Trump came through controversy after controversy.
About his tax affairs, his treatment of women, racist and misogynistic comments, none had a lasting impact on Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on January 20th.
However some US workers still doubt his ability to lead a much divided country
Here at home the President of Ireland says he's conveyed his best wishes to Donald Trump, wishing him and the American people every good fortune for his term in office. He added Ireland has a long and deep connection with the United States and its people.
It’s a view echoed by Taoiseach Enda Kenny who has also congratulated the president elect
Mr Kenny has previously called some of Mr Trump's comments “racist and dangerous” but he's now pledging to work with the new administration in the US.
While speaking on Tipp Today Pennsylvanian native and LIT lecturer Bernie Goldbach says once the histrionics have died down – Mr Trump will have get down to dealing with the real issues affecting Americans.
