US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ireland for a two-day official visit, with a schedule that includes high-level diplomatic meetings in Dublin followed by a trip to County Clare for a major golf tournament.
Upon landing at Dublin Airport, the American leader was received by Tánaiste Simon Harris and Foreign Minister Helen McEntee. Security forces across the country have implemented massive protective measures for the journey, marking one of the largest law enforcement mobilizations in modern Irish history.
Following his arrival, Trump traveled to Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the Irish head of state, to meet with President Catherine Connolly. The encounter drew significant public attention due to President Connolly's previous outspoken criticisms of US tariff policies and her vocal advocacy regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Several political factions that supported her election campaign urged her to address the Middle East conflict directly during the diplomatic discussion.
Later in the morning, the US president is scheduled to hold formal talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The two leaders are expected to review bilateral economic relations, cultural connections, and shared international interests during their summit.
After completing his engagements in the capital, Trump will travel to County Clare to attend the Amgen Irish Open. The tournament is being hosted at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg, a property owned by the US president. His sons, Eric and Donald Trump Jr., are expected to join him at the resort.
The visit has also prompted preparations for public demonstrations. Thousands of protesters are anticipated to gather in Dublin to voice their opposition, while additional demonstrations are planned near the coastal village of Doonbeg.
The current trip marks Trump's first visit to the country since 2023, following an earlier presidential visit in 2019. Beyond the diplomatic agenda, the American leader expressed a keen personal interest in watching top golfers compete, noting his enthusiasm for the sport ahead of the weekend's tournament conclusion.
Reporting based on coverage first published by BBC News. Read the original report at BBC News.
