Significant policing and security operations in West Clare and Dublin as Trump jets in

The 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump will visit Ireland on the 12th and 13th September.

Trump is expected to meet briefly with President Catherine Connolly on Saturday morning before travelling to his golf course.

For those travelling from Shannon Airport, Gardai say normal operations will continue and updates will be available on Shannon Airport and Shannon Group social media channels for people travelling from the airport this weekend.

Additional security checks and Garda presence will be deployed within the airport. No on street parking is allowed anywhere within the the airport except in designated areas.

Passengers travelling to the airport are advised to allow extra travel time for the duration of the President’s visit, as additional security measures will be in place on the approach road to the airport and car parks over the period Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September 2026.

All visitors to the airport during the period are advised to have photo ID, and intending passengers should have photo ID and valid flight documentation available.

An Garda Síochána say they are engaging with a number of protest groups who have indicated that they may gather over the duration of this visit. Peaceful protest will be facilitated and every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the local community and patrons of Shannon Airport and Town.

Other potential protest activity being promoted online have not engaged with An Garda Síochána, according to the force.

It is anticipated that a public gathering and protest activity will take place at the entrance to the Shannon Airport and An Garda Síochána will advise members of the public and patrons of the airport further if/ when further information is available.

Shannon Town also remains open for business.

An Garda Síochána policing and security operation should not impact significantly on Shannon Town subject to any protest activity which might expand into the environs of Shannon Town.

Access to Doonbeg village, Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg and the wider west Clare environs will be restricted.

Access and traffic along the N67, between Clonadrum Cross (north) and Doonbeg (south) will be restricted from 11th September 2026 until the evening of Sunday 13th September.

• Southbound traffic is diverted along the R483 to Creagh and Cooraclare and into Kilrush.
• Northbound traffic from Kilrush is diverted On the R483 to Cooraclare, Creagh, Quilty and Miltown Malbay.

Gardaí will be patrolling these diversion routes and it is intended that free flow of traffic will be maintained.

Access for local residents inside the N67 diversion route will be maintained. Local residents have been issued with passes and are further advised to carry photo identifications and proof of address to assist with security checks where required.

An Garda Síochána say they are engaging with a number of protest groups who have indicated that they may gather over the duration of this visit in Clare.

A designated protest location has been identified at Doonbeg village.

The public can expect temporary rolling road closures, to facilitate security escorts over the course of the 11th, 12th and 13th September on routes between Shannon and West Clare/ Doonbeg including:

• M18, N18, N19, N85, N68, N67 also through Ennis and the environs of Limerick City

Only people working at or attending the Amgen Irish Open will be allowed to access the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel

Those working at the event, volunteers, media attending the Amgen Irish Open must follow specific advice provided for their role and use the appropriate assigned parking.

Spectators attending the Amgen Irish Open should follow the extensive information and advice provided by the DP World Tour to ensure they have the best experience in attending the event.

All spectators attending the Amgen Irish Open must use one of the two Park n Ride facilitates in order to access the event. Spectators will have been asked to select a Park n Ride site when booking tickets and must follow directions to that selected Park n Ride.

• Access to the event is via Bus transfers from the Park n Ride sites ONLY
• There is no general parking available at or in the vicinity of the golf course.
• There is no pedestrian access to the Amgen Irish Open.

Every person accessing the Amgen Irish Open, for whatever purpose, will be subject to security checks on arrival.

For safety and security enhanced person and bag searches will be in operation on entry. This will be airport style security searches and scanning.

Small bags and small backpacks/ rucksacks, or similar, will be allowed onsite, similar to airline carry-on size bag that fits under a seat.