Trump Arrives in Ireland for Meetings and Irish Open

President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland for a two-day visit featuring meetings with President Catherine Connolly, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and U.S. and Irish business leaders on economic cooperation and international issues. He is also attending the Irish Open at his family’s golf resort in Doonbeg, County Clare, prompting scrutiny over the overlap between his presidential duties and private business interests. Trump received a ceremonial welcome in Dublin despite political tensions with Connolly, while demonstrations and heightened security were planned. Reactions in Doonbeg were mixed, with residents citing the resort’s jobs and economic benefits while others criticized Trump’s politics. His helicopter arrival at the golf course briefly halted play, forcing tournament leader Shane Lowry to wait before taking a shot.