In brief
On 12 September the United States President headed to Dublin, arriving at the Áras an Uachtaráin for a courtesy call with Irish President Catherine Connolly. The visit extends to a conversation with the Irish Prime Minister and a stop at the Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, where a golf tournament is underway. The Irish government prepared its most extensive security operation yet, citing heavy protest activity. The trip also carries a political backdrop, as leaders and protesters examine Ireland’s pro‑Palestinian stance and the US policy on Gaza.
United States President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on 12 September for a brief two‑day visit that has drawn attention from both sides of the Atlantic.
He took a courtesy call at the Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of Irish President Catherine Connolly, and later scheduled a meeting with the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
During his visit, the president will attend events hosted by the American Embassy in Phoenix Park and then head to the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg to watch the Irish Open, where his own golf course is the venue.
The Irish government has organised what it describes as its biggest security operation in state history, preparing for heavy protest activity in Dublin and Doonbeg. The protests focus on Ireland’s outspoken stance on Gaza and the broader Middle‑East debate.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that the visit would cement strong ties between the United States and Ireland and highlighted the significance of the golfing weekend.
While his leaders telegrams and planned meetings are set, rivals and supporters alike point to the political context—especially Ireland’s pro‑Palestinian position—pressing for the president to address issues in the Middle East.
Trump’s trip follows his earlier visit to the Republic in 2019 and 2023 and underscores the administration’s ongoing engagement with Ireland's political and sporting arenas.
