Trump to tour Irish golf resort during September Irish Open
U.S. President Donald Trump plans a brief trip to his Doonbeg golf resort in western Ireland around September 12, coinciding with the Irish Open.
Donald Trump is slated to make a short visit to Ireland in mid-September, targeting his family-owned golf resort in Doonbeg as the Irish Open unfolds. The tournament at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel runs from September 9 through 13, and the president is expected to be on the course around September 12. Reports indicate a potential stop in Dublin, but officials have not confirmed any official engagements, and the Irish prime minister’s office did not respond to inquiries about a possible meeting.
During his 2019 trip as president, Trump faced demonstrations from climate activists and other protestors. Earlier this year, Irish prime minister Micheál Martin traveled to the United States for St Patrick’s Day, where his meeting with Trump included several tense exchanges over issues such as the war in Iran and migration. The resort has previously been the focus of activist actions, including the planting of Palestinian flags on its greens in 2025.
Why it matters
The visit links a U.S. leader with a high-profile sporting event and may affect U.S.-Ireland diplomatic and economic ties.
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