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Trump's Ireland visit amid protests and security

US President Donald Trump visits Ireland for meetings and events, drawing heavy security and planned protests over foreign policy.

3 stories337 sourcesUpdated Sep 13, 2026

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Trump says he would love to see Ireland unified during Dublin visit.
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Trump Ireland visit draws protests over Gaza and Israel policy.
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Trump arrives in Ireland amid tight security with drone and road restrictions.
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Trump says he would love to see Ireland unified

During a two-day visit to Dublin, US President Donald Trump said he would love to see a unified Ireland and that it would be a great feather in everybody’s cap, noting the UK would have a say in the matter. He also suggested he could help resolve international disputes such as the Falkland Islands row and arrived amid one of Ireland’s largest security operations, meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Irish President Catherine Connolly.

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Trump Arrives in Ireland Amid Tight Security

Gardaí have imposed extensive security operations across Dublin and County Clare ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit, including temporary drone and maritime restrictions in Clare and heavy traffic controls around Doonbeg for the Amgen Irish Open. Additional measures cover rolling road closures and security checks near Dublin Airport, with protests anticipated and heightened safety at Shannon Airport while public access and parking are restricted on key routes and perimeter roads.

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Trump Ireland Visit Draws Protests and Heavy Security

Protests are planned across Ireland during Donald Trump’s visit, with large demonstrations in Dublin and at Doonbeg during the Irish Open, as Sinn Féin and other groups join to criticize U.S. foreign policy on Gaza and Israel. Irish leaders face a delicate balance meeting Trump while ensuring protests remain peaceful, with demonstrations targeting venues like Shannon Airport and the Doonbeg golf resort.

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