Headlines
US President Trump may visit Ireland in September, ambassador says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 26, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 26, 2026
Quick Summary
US President Donald Trump may visit Ireland in September during the Amgen Irish Open at his Doonbeg resort, which hosts for the first time Sept 10–13; his last presidential visit to Ireland was in 2019. (skysports.com)
Ambassador says Trump could visit Ireland during September Irish Open
Potential Visit and Irish Open Details
DUBLIN, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump may visit Ireland in September during the Irish Open golf tournament that is being hosted for the first time at the west coast course owned by his family, the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland said on Thursday.
Last Official Visit in 2019
Event Dates and Venue
Trump last made an official visit to Ireland as president in 2019 when he stayed at the Trump International Golf Club in Doonbeg. The Irish Open will be held from September 10 to 13 at the golf resort Trump bought in 2014.
Ambassador’s Remarks in Dublin
"We do have a potential presidential visit at the Irish Open in September," Edward Walsh told an American Chamber of Commerce Ireland event in Dublin.
St. Patrick’s Day White House Meeting
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin will meet Trump at the White House next month during the two countries' annual St. Patrick's Day meeting in Washington.
(Reporting by Padraic Halpin; Editinb by Conor Humphries)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump may attend the Amgen Irish Open at his Doonbeg resort in September, according to local organizers. (golfmonthly.com)
- •The 2026 Amgen Irish Open is scheduled for Sept 10–13 at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg—its first time at the venue. (skysports.com)
- •Doonbeg is owned by the Trump Organization, acquired in 2014. (theguardian.com)
- •Trump’s last official visit to Ireland as president was in June 2019, when he stayed at Doonbeg. (time.com)
- •A presidential appearance could boost tourism and hospitality demand along Ireland’s west coast.
Frequently Asked Questions about US President Trump may visit Ireland in September, ambassador says
1What is the main topic?
The article reports that US President Donald Trump may visit Ireland in September during the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg. (skysports.com)
2When and where is the Irish Open being held?
The 2026 Amgen Irish Open is set for September 10–13 at Trump International Golf Links Ireland in Doonbeg, County Clare. (skysports.com)
3Who owns the Doonbeg golf resort?
The Doonbeg resort is owned by the Trump Organization, which purchased the property in 2014. (theguardian.com)
4When did Trump last visit Ireland as president?
His most recent official visit as president was in June 2019, when he stayed at the Doonbeg property. (time.com)
