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Trump to Play 2026 Irish Open at Doonbeg

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will stay at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg for the 2026 Irish Open.
Gardaí and the Secret Service deployed officers to police the event and Trump’s visit.
Road closures on the N67 and R484 ran from Friday, Sept. 11, to Monday, Sept. 14.
Anti-Trump protests were planned in Dublin and County Clare, raising security concerns.
Dublin Zoo closed Sept. 11-12 because Phoenix Park gates and roads were shut.

History

Historical Context

Since John F. Kennedy’s inaugural June 1963 visit—the first by a sitting U.S. president to Ireland—twelve U.S. presidents have made visits to Ireland or the United Kingdom, often prompting extensive security and public protest. George W. Bush’s 2003 state visit to the United Kingdom drew £5 million in security costs and large anti-war rallies, a pattern echoed by Donald Trump’s 2026 stop in Dublin and County Clare.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will stay at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg for the 2026 Irish Open.
Gardaí and the Secret Service deployed officers to police the event and Trump’s visit.
Road closures on the N67 and R484 ran from Friday, Sept. 11, to Monday, Sept. 14.
Anti-Trump protests were planned in Dublin and County Clare, raising security concerns.
Dublin Zoo closed Sept. 11-12 because Phoenix Park gates and roads were shut.

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