Three women detained for trespassing and disorder on Trump’s Irish golf course
Three women were arrested on the Doonbeg golf links in County Clare after alleged trespassing and public order offences during Donald Trump’s visit for the Irish Open.
During Donald Trump’s brief stop in Dublin before heading to his Doonbeg golf resort for the Irish Open, three women were arrested on the course in County Clare. Police detained a woman in her twenties on Friday night for trespassing, and on Saturday two additional women, aged in their thirties and forties, were charged with public order offences. The trio was brought before a special session of Ennis District Court that evening.
Authorities said a substantial policing operation will continue around the links, with ongoing traffic and movement restrictions for the public. Trump is scheduled to leave Ireland on Sunday evening after the tournament. Gardaí emphasized the need for continued security measures throughout the event.
Why it matters
The arrests highlight heightened security and legal enforcement surrounding a high-profile visit by a former U.S. president.
How this story developed
- Sep 12 Trump arrives in Dublin before heading to Doonbeg for Irish Open
- Sep 12 During a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin, Donald Trump said he would love to see Ireland become unified and believes it will eventually happen.
- Sep 12 Irish authorities announced a security operation for the visit.
- Sep 12 Unionist leaders issued sharp criticism of Trump’s remarks.
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