Trump meets Irish president and prime minister before attending Irish Open
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U.S. President Donald Trump held talks with Ireland's president and prime minister in Dublin before traveling to his Doonbeg golf resort to watch the Irish Open, with trade and bilateral relations on the agenda.
U.S. President Donald Trump met Irish President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach (prime minister) Micheál Martin in Dublin on Saturday as part of a weekend visit that includes the Irish Open, a European Tour golf tournament held at Trump International Golf Club in Doonbeg. After a brief ceremony at the president’s residence, Áras an Uachtaráin, Trump addressed U.S. and Irish business leaders at the U.S. ambassador’s official residence before proceeding to the golf resort on the country’s Atlantic coast.
The leaders are expected to discuss trade and other issues of mutual interest, with the Irish government viewing the talks as an opportunity to maintain strong trans-Atlantic ties. > "I look forward to discussing issues of mutual interest and reaffirming the strong economic, cultural and people-to-people ties between Ireland and the United States," Martin said before the visit.
The trip follows Trump’s overnight flight from the United States after commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. His son, Eric Trump, told Irish broadcaster RTE that the family’s golf resort is a major local employer and that many residents appreciate the investment.
Local residents and several opposition groups have announced protests in Dublin, citing concerns over the president’s policies and the disruption caused by security measures. Police have cordoned off parts of Phoenix Park where the presidential meeting took place.
The Irish Open is the second European Tour event this year to be staged at a Trump-owned course, after a tournament in Aberdeen, Scotland.