President Trump to arrive in Ireland for two-day visit
Donald Trump will arrive on Saturday morning at Dublin Airport ahead of a two-day visit to Ireland.
President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Ireland on Saturday morning for a two-day visit. He will meet with Irish President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin. Additionally, Trump will attend events at the US Ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh's residence in Dublin's Phoenix Park and the Amgen Irish Open golf tournament at his own Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg in County Clare.
His sons Eric and Donald Trump Junior are expected to join him in Doonbeg. Irish authorities have been preparing for the extensive security measures required for the visit, which has been planned for months. Thousands of people are anticipated to protest during his stay, including in Dublin and Doonbeg. Trump's visit comes amidst a successful summer of sport in Ireland and the United States, with the Irish Open serving as a fitting finale to the season. Trump has expressed his enthusiasm for watching the tournament and supporting the local community.
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