Live updates: Trump visits Ireland, the debate over 5K dividends heats up

Former US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to return to Ireland next year to participate in the 2027 Ryder Cup in Limerick. During a two-day visit to the country, Trump met with the Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House in Dublin, where he expressed his enthusiasm for a united Ireland. When asked about his plans for the upcoming Ryder Cup, Trump stated unequivocally, "I will, absolutely.

It’s a big tournament." The tournament's host, Adare Manor, is set to stage the event between September 13th and 19th next year, marking the competition's return to Ireland since 2006.

Trump suggested that he believes the Ryder Cup should be held at the golf course he owns in Turnberry, Scotland, though he acknowledged that the tournament typically rotates venues and would likely remain in Ireland due to logistical constraints. The president's decision to attend the tournament amid widespread protests comes as demonstrations targeting his foreign policy, particularly surrounding the conflict in Gaza, are expected to draw significant attention to his golfing trip.

Despite the protests, Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed Trump to Ireland, expressing particular satisfaction that he was able to attend the ongoing Irish Open, where Irish golfer Shane Lowry led the leaderboard into the third round.

Trump's participation in the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York marked a notable return to the event, as he attended the opening day alongside his granddaughter, Kai Trump. The event took place under heavily secured conditions behind bulletproof glass, reflecting heightened security concerns following the recent killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Trump was welcomed by a partisan crowd, cheering him on during his appearance, but also faced some boos, notably when he emerged from the tunnel near the first tee. Should Trump decide to return to Ireland for next year's Ryder Cup, he would likely face a much more hostile reception from the local crowd, given the atmosphere at the 2025 event.