US President Donald Trump touched down in Dublin for a two-day visit to Ireland, where he is meeting the country's president, prime minister and business leaders, as well as playing golf.
Key facts
- Donald Trump landed in Dublin on 12 September 2026 for a two-day visit to Ireland.
- He was greeted at Dublin airport by tánaiste (deputy prime minister) Simon Harris.
- Trump is scheduled to meet Irish president Catherine Connolly and taoiseach Micheál Martin.
- Trump travelled to the Farmleigh estate, where he was greeted by Micheál Martin.
- The visit includes a trip to Doonbeg and a round of golf.
US President Donald Trump has touched down in Dublin for a two-day visit to Ireland, according to the Guardian, which reported that he disembarked from Air Force One on the morning of 12 September 2026.
On arrival, Trump was greeted by the tánaiste (deputy prime minister) Simon Harris. Speaking to reporters at Dublin airport, Harris said he was “pleased to be here on behalf of the Irish government to welcome the president of the United States to Ireland,” according to PA. Harris added that Trump was “very much looking forward to getting to Doonbeg.”
During the visit, Trump is set to hold talks with Ireland’s leftwing president, Catherine Connolly, as well as the country’s prime minister. The Guardian reported that he is meeting politicians and business leaders in addition to playing golf.
Trump later made his way to the Farmleigh estate, where he was greeted by taoiseach Micheál Martin. Speaking ahead of the visit, Martin said he was looking forward to welcoming the US president and “discussing the many issues of mutual interest and reaffirming the strong economic, cultural and people-to-people ties between Ireland and the United States.”
The itinerary combines diplomatic engagements with time on the golf course, with a trip to Doonbeg among the scheduled stops. The Guardian provided live coverage of the president’s arrival and early engagements throughout the morning.
Why it matters
A visit by the US president to Ireland puts a spotlight on the long-standing economic, cultural and people-to-people ties between the two countries. Meetings with Irish leaders offer an opportunity to address issues of mutual interest at a high political level.
Frequently asked questions
Who greeted Donald Trump when he arrived in Dublin?
Trump was greeted at Dublin airport by the tánaiste (deputy prime minister) Simon Harris, and later by taoiseach Micheál Martin at the Farmleigh estate, according to the Guardian.
Which Irish leaders is Trump meeting during the visit?
Trump is scheduled to meet Ireland's president Catherine Connolly and the taoiseach Micheál Martin, along with other politicians and business leaders.
How long is Trump's visit to Ireland?
The visit lasts two days and includes talks with Irish leaders and a round of golf, with a trip planned to Doonbeg.