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Irish lawyers protest Trump visit as tens of thousands expected

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 10:54 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump Visits Ireland

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on Saturday, September 12, for meetings and the Irish Open at Doonbeg.
Over 150 Irish lawyers signed a letter condemning Trump’s Gaza and Iran policies and opposing his visit.
Protest organizers expect tens of thousands to rally in Dublin and additional Doonbeg demonstrations.
Gardaí and U.S. Secret Service deployed Chinook helicopters and a fortified helipad for Marine One.

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Trump Visits Ireland

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on September 12, 2026, aboard Air Force One for meetings and the Irish Open at Doonbeg.
Deputy premier Simon Harris said 900 U.S. companies employ 245,000 people in Ireland while 800 Irish firms employ 200,000 in the United States.
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly pledged peaceful protest but kept water-cannon units ready for disorder.
President Catherine Connolly will meet Trump at Áras an Uachtaráin to voice values.

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Deputy Premier Simon Harris said 900 U.S. companies employ 245,000 people in Ireland and 800 Irish firms employ over 200,000 workers in the United States.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

On 10 April 1998 the Good Friday Agreement, brokered by U.S. President Bill Clinton and chaired by Senator George J. Mitchell, ended the Troubles and created a power-sharing assembly approved by 71.1 % of Northern Irish voters. Trump’s 12 September 2026 Dublin visit mirrors Clinton’s 1998 trip, underscoring the lasting diplomatic link between the United States and the island.

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Trump Visits Ireland

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on Saturday, September 12, for meetings and the Irish Open at Doonbeg.
Over 150 Irish lawyers signed a letter condemning Trump’s Gaza and Iran policies and opposing his visit.
Protest organizers expect tens of thousands to rally in Dublin and additional Doonbeg demonstrations.
Gardaí and U.S. Secret Service deployed Chinook helicopters and a fortified helipad for Marine One.

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