Overview
- President Donald Trump said he is considering travelling to Ireland to attend the Amgen Irish Open at his Doonbeg course in a pre-recorded message shown at the US ambassador’s Fourth of July event on Thursday.
- The tournament is scheduled to be held at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg, from September 9 to 13, 2026 and Trump named Rory McIlroy among the players he expects to watch.
- Senior garda sources say a presidential appearance could require the largest domestic multi-day security operation Ireland has mounted and planning is already under way.
- US security officials have tightened protocols after a reported third assassination attempt on the president and are reviewing upcoming public engagements linked to any trip.
- It is not yet known whether a visit would be a formal state visit, Irish ministers have said the president would be welcomed, and local organisers and residents can expect major security and logistical disruption if the trip goes ahead.