US President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland for a two-day visit, beginning with a courtesy call at the Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of Irish President Catherine Connolly. He was greeted at Dublin Airport by Tánaiste Simon Harris and Foreign Minister Helen McEntee on Saturday morning.
The president’s schedule includes meetings with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park and events at the US Ambassador’s residence. Martin stated he looked forward to discussing matters of mutual interest and reaffirming the economic and cultural ties between the two nations. The taoiseach indicated Trump is eager to travel to County Clare to watch the Amgen Irish Open golf tournament.
Trump owns Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg in County Clare, where the golf tournament is being held. His sons Eric and Donald Trump Junior are expected to accompany him to the event. Trump previously expressed enthusiasm for attending the tournament in a video message, noting his admiration for the golf course and interest in watching players compete.
President Connolly has faced pressure from Sinn Féin and other political parties to raise issues concerning Gaza and the Middle East during her meeting with the president. Ireland maintains a notably pro-Palestinian stance within the European Union. Security preparations for the visit have been extensive, with thousands of protesters expected in Dublin and Doonbeg. This marks Trump’s third visit to Ireland, following previous visits in 2019 and 2023, though earlier visits focused primarily on his golf operations.
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