Trump to visit Ireland for two days, attend Irish Open at Doonbeg

September 12, 2026 at 04:01 AM2 min

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US President Donald Trump will arrive at Dublin Airport on Saturday for a two-day visit to Ireland. He will meet Irish President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, then attend the Amgen Irish Open at his Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare. Thousands are expected at protests in Dublin and Doonbeg during the visit.

Key Facts

Trump will hold a courtesy call with Irish President Catherine Connolly and a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Saturday.
He will attend the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg, which he owns.
Thousands of people are expected at protests in Dublin, and a protest will also be held in Doonbeg.
Trump last visited the Republic of Ireland in 2019, when he also spent time at his golf course.
His sons Eric and Donald Trump Junior are expected to accompany Trump in Doonbeg.

Official Meetings

Trump will hold a courtesy call with Irish President Catherine Connolly and a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. He will also attend events at the US Ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh's residence in Dublin's Phoenix Park. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he looks forward to welcoming President Trump and discussing issues of mutual interest. Martin stated that the visit comes during a remarkable sporting summer for Ireland and that the Irish Open at Trump International Doonbeg will be a fitting conclusion.

Golf Tournament and Protests

Trump will attend the Amgen Irish Open at his Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg in County Clare. Thousands of people are expected at protests in Dublin, and a protest will also be held in Doonbeg. His sons Eric and Donald Trump Junior are expected to accompany Trump in Doonbeg. In July, Trump said he hoped to travel to Doonbeg to watch the Irish Open and see Rory McIlroy and all the great players.