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Trump arrives in Ireland for bilateral talks and golf visit

The two-day trip pairs meetings with Irish leadership and attendance at a tournament hosted at his Doonbeg resort.

Updated Sep 12, 2026 · 10:55 UTC4 reports

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President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland on Saturday for a two-day itinerary featuring meetings with Irish leaders and his Doonbeg golf resort.[NPR · BBC News]
A survey by the Sunday Independent and Ireland Thinks found that 69 percent of respondents do not support the trip.[Al Jazeera]
Thousands of security personnel were mobilized for the visit, which is reported to cost Ireland 20 million euros.[France 24]
Leadership discussions involve issues of mutual interest, while Irish President Catherine Connolly has faced calls to raise the situation in Gaza.[BBC News]

President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland on Saturday for a two-day trip that includes leadership talks and attending the Irish Open at his Doonbeg resort.[NPR · BBC News]
A poll indicated that 69 percent of respondents do not support the visit by the U.S. president.[Al Jazeera]
Thousands of security personnel were deployed for the trip, with the operation reportedly costing 20 million euros.[France 24]
Discussions with Irish officials were set to cover mutual ties, while President Catherine Connolly faced pressure to address the situation in Gaza.[BBC News]

It remains unverified whether Irish President Catherine Connolly directly raised concerns regarding Gaza during the discussions.[BBC News]

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