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Donald Trump Set to Visit Ireland Next Month

The trip is expected to last at least two days and include a likely meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, amid heavy security and protest concerns.

  • US President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Ireland next month for a visit that will include his attendance at the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonbeg, Co Clare, and events in Dublin.
  • Trump has long flagged his interest in watching the tournament, and the September 12 arrival date is coordinated to allow him to remain in the United States for the September 11 anniversary.
  • During his stay, the President will likely meet with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, though he is not expected to address the Seanad or attend events at Leinster House, as legislators are not due back from summer recess until September 16.
  • Significant security operations are being organized for the visit, as authorities anticipate protests similar to those during Trump's previous visit, which drew climate activists and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Dublin.
  • Although not a formal State visit, this trip follows the precedent of recent US presidents visiting Ireland, including Joe Biden, whose last presidential visit in April 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
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