United States President, Donald Trump, is expected to visit the Republic of Ireland next month for a two-day trip that will combine high-level diplomatic engagements with attendance at the 2026 Irish Open, setting the stage for one of the country’s biggest security operations in recent years.
Irish authorities are putting the final touches on preparations for the presidential visit, which is expected to begin in Dublin before Trump travels to his golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare. The visit is expected to feature meetings with Ireland’s top political leaders, a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new U.S. Embassy, and appearances linked to the prestigious golf tournament.
According to reports, Trump is expected to arrive in Dublin aboard Air Force One before holding bilateral talks with Irish Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, at Farmleigh House, the official state guest residence located in Phoenix Park. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening the long-standing political, economic and diplomatic ties between Ireland and the United States.
The U.S. President is also expected to take part in the ceremonial turning of the sod for the new United States Embassy in Ballsbridge, South Dublin. The embassy project represents a major investment in America’s diplomatic presence in Ireland and is expected to symbolise the continued close relationship between both countries.
Another stop that is reportedly under consideration is Áras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of Irish President, Catherine Connolly. While the meeting has yet to be officially confirmed, it would be one of the most closely watched moments of the visit, given Connolly’s previous criticism of Trump on several political issues.
Following his engagements in Dublin, Trump is expected to travel to County Clare, where his Trump International Golf Links at Doonbeg will host the 2026 Irish Open. The championship, scheduled to take place from September 10 to September 13, is one of Europe’s biggest golf tournaments and is expected to attract thousands of spectators and millions of viewers worldwide.
Trump has openly expressed his excitement about attending the event. During a special video message played at the U.S. Embassy’s Fourth of July celebration in Dublin earlier this year, the American President praised Ireland and described his Doonbeg golf resort as one of the finest courses anywhere in the world.
He also said he hoped to watch some of golf’s biggest names compete, including Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, who will return as defending champion after winning last year’s Irish Open. Spanish golf star, Jon Rahm, is also among the leading players expected to feature at the tournament.
McIlroy’s participation has attracted additional interest because he played a round of golf with Trump in early 2025, a meeting that generated widespread attention among golf fans and political observers alike.
The upcoming visit is expected to require an extensive security operation across Dublin and County Clare. Irish police, military personnel and other security agencies are expected to coordinate closely with the United States Secret Service to protect the President throughout his stay.
Authorities are also preparing for possible public demonstrations, as Trump’s previous visit to Ireland in 2019 drew protests from various activist groups. Security officials are expected to establish controlled access zones around key venues while working to minimise disruption to residents and businesses.
Despite the expected security challenges, tourism officials believe the visit could generate significant international attention for Ireland, particularly for County Clare and the west coast. Hosting both a sitting U.S. President and one of Europe’s biggest golf tournaments within the same period is expected to boost global media coverage and tourism interest.
Trump has maintained strong business ties to Ireland through his ownership of the Doonbeg resort, which became part of the Trump Organisation in 2014. Since acquiring the property, the organisation has invested heavily in upgrading the luxury golf destination, making it one of Ireland’s premier golfing venues.
His last official visit to Ireland came in June 2019 during his first term as U.S. President. That trip included meetings with Irish leaders and a stay at the Doonbeg resort, attracting significant international media attention.
Officials say the upcoming visit will once again highlight the deep historical relationship between Ireland and the United States, built on decades of political cooperation, trade, investment and the strong Irish-American community.
Although the full itinerary has not yet been officially released, preparations are well underway as both governments finalise diplomatic, logistical and security arrangements ahead of Trump’s arrival next month. With world-class golf, high-level political meetings and major security planning all coming together, the visit is expected to become one of Ireland’s biggest international events of the year.