# Donald Trump Ireland visit controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/donald-trump-ireland-visit-controversy > Updated: 2026-09-11T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 53. Developments: 10. As of September 11, 2026, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has begun his scheduled two-day official visit to Ireland, set for September 12 and 13. The itinerary centers on diplomatic meetings in Dublin and the Irish Open at his Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare. Diplomatically, the trip remains complex. While Irish leaders view the visit as an opportunity to maintain relations through scheduled discussions with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House regarding trade and international issues, and President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin, the President faces significant public opposition. Recent polls indicate that 69 percent of the population does not support the visit. Protests are planned across the country, with many citizens expressing dissent over U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding the conflict in Gaza. The visit has also drawn scrutiny for “blurring the lines between presidential duties and the promotion of the president’s private golf holdings.” In response to the visit, An Garda Síochána has launched a massive security operation, described as one of the largest in the history of the state. The operation involves approximately 4,000 security personnel, including snipers, and the deployment of 10,000 twelve-hour shifts, with an estimated total cost of between €20 million and $23 million. Security measures include significant traffic restrictions on the M50 and near Dublin Airport, as well as the closure of Phoenix Park. As previously noted, Melania Trump will not accompany the President, a decision that continues to draw media attention regarding the First Lady’s public appearances. ## Claims - Approximately 4,000 security personnel are being mobilized for the visit. (disputed by 5 sources) - Security forces will deploy 10,000 twelve-hour shifts to manage the visit. (disputed by 2 sources) - Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet with Donald Trump to discuss trade and international issues. (corroborated by 8 sources) - President Catherine Connolly is scheduled to meet Donald Trump at Áras an Uachtaráin. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Donald Trump will visit his Trump International Golf Links resort in Doonbeg for the Irish Open. (corroborated by 8 sources) - A shuttle service using former London double-decker buses is operating between the golf course and the village. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The security operation for the visit is one of the largest in the history of the Irish state. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jennie Drysdale, chairwoman of Tidy Towns Doonbeg, stated that the village has completed its preparation projects. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Garda and Secret Service personnel are present in Co Clare ahead of the presidential visit. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The security operation is expected to cost the Irish government approximately €20 million. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Amgen Irish Open is being hosted at Doonbeg for the first time. (single source) - A poll reported that 69 percent of people do not support the US president’s visit. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Donald Trump visits Ireland for diplomacy and Irish Open Donald Trump is visiting Ireland for diplomatic meetings with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, alongside attending the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort amid massive security and's 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-to-visit-ireland-for-irish-open-golf-tournament-1 ### 2026-09-08: Irish Open begins in Doonbeg amid expected visit from Donald Trump The Amgen Irish Open is being held at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, coinciding with an expected visit from US President Donald Trump to Ireland. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-visit-to-doonbeg-expected-to-impact-irish-open ### 2026-09-08: Donald Trump visit to Ireland to include meetings with President Connolly and Taoiseach Martin U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Ireland includes meetings with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin amid calls for Irish leaders to address human rights and foreign policy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-visit-to-ireland-to-include-meetings-with-president-connolly-and-taoiseach-martin ### 2026-09-06: Trump International Doonbeg to host 2026 Amgen Irish Open The 2026 Amgen Irish Open field is set at Trump International Doonbeg, featuring stars like Rory McIlroy and a $6,000,000 purse, amid concerns over unpredictable Irish coastal weather. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trump-international-doonbeg-to-host-2026-amgen-irish-open ### 2026-08-27: Donald Trump visit to Ireland sparks planned protests Protests are planned in Dublin, Shannon, and Doonbeg ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland on September 12-13, with officials raising concerns over security and public opposition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-visit-to-ireland-sparks-planned-protests ### 2026-08-23: Donald Trump to visit Ireland for Irish Open at Doonbeg golf course President Donald Trump will visit Ireland on September 12-13 to attend the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course and meet with U.S. embassy staff and business officials. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-to-visit-ireland-for-irish-open-golf-tournament ### 2026-08-18: Donald Trump to visit Ireland for Irish Open President Donald Trump is set to visit Ireland on September 12th to attend the Irish Open in Doonbeg and visit the site of a planned American embassy in Ballsbridge. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-to-visit-ireland-for-irish-open ### 2026-08-13: Donald Trump prepares for Ireland visit amid security and logistics concerns President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Ireland in September faces logistical hurdles as security teams and golf fans cause a hotel shortage in County Clare and the Mid-West region. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-prepares-for-ireland-visit-amid-security-and-logistics-concerns ### 2026-08-06: Vandalism investigation at Donald Trump's Doonbeg Golf Resort in Ireland Garda are probing suspected chemical damage to a green at Donald Trump's Doonbeg Golf Resort in County Clare, the second vandalism incident in 17 months, ahead of his September visit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vandalism-investigation-at-donald-trumps-doonbeg-golf-resort-in-ireland ### 2026-08-02: Donald Trump to visit Ireland in September for Irish Open President Donald Trump will spend at least two days in Ireland in September, attending the Irish Open at his Doonbeg course and visiting Dublin. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-to-visit-ireland-in-september-for-irish-open --- Cite as: Donald Trump Ireland visit controversy. 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