Sep 13, 2026
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US President Donald Trump is visiting his golf resort in Co Clare to attend the final day of the Irish Open, following a brief stop in Dublin.

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2 min readSource:The Irish Times, RTE News
Donald Trump Visits Doonbeg Golf Resort During Irish Open
2 sources:The Irish Times· RTE News

Key facts

  • President Trump is attending the final day of the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort.
  • The President met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh in Dublin on Saturday.
  • Trump described Irish unity as a “great thing” during a press appearance.
  • Thousands of protesters gathered in Dublin and Co Clare to demonstrate against the President's visit.
  • Golfer Shane Lowry enters the final day of the tournament in the lead.

US President Donald Trump is spending time at his golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare, where he is attending the final day of the Irish Open. His visit follows a stop in Dublin on Saturday, where he met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh. A significant security and policing operation remains in place for the duration of the visit.

Comments on Irish Unity

During his meeting in Dublin, President Trump told reporters that Irish unity would be a “great thing.” The remarks drew attention in Ireland and London, though a spokesperson for the Taoiseach stated that Ireland’s policy regarding Northern Ireland remains unchanged. A spokesperson for British Prime Minister Andy Burnham noted that there is no majority support for a referendum on the matter.

Golf Tournament and Protests

President Trump is scheduled to present the trophy to the winner of the Irish Open. Golfer Rory McIlroy, who confirmed he would attend a dinner for the President, noted the presence of Air Force One during the tournament. While thousands of protesters gathered in Dublin and Co Clare, the President stated he had not seen any demonstrations during his travels.

Timeline

  1. Saturday morning
    President Trump met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh in Dublin.
  2. Saturday evening
    President Trump arrived at his golf resort in Doonbeg.
  3. Sunday
    President Trump is attending the final day of the Irish Open.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Irish Times, RTE News.

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