Gardaí told to find their own rooms for Trump visit to Doonbeg
Gardaí face a nightmare trying to find somewhere to stay Gardaí being brought in for Donald Trump’s visit to his Doonbeg resort are reportedly facing a major accommodation problem, with officers told they will have to find somewhere to stay themselves. Hotel prices within travelling distance of the Co Clare resort have reportedly risen to […]
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Trump Ireland visit: ‘Monstrous’ security operation planned for September
Ireland plans security ahead of ‘volatile’ visit next month The Trump Ireland visit is set for Saturday, 12 September, and the US president is expected to be met by a “monstrous” security operation when he lands, the Irish Mirror reported. Trump will be welcomed at Dublin Airport by a senior Irish government representative before being […]
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Clare Hotels booked out ahead of Trump’s Doonbeg visit
Why Clare hotels are under pressure American officials are scrambling to find enough rooms for Donald Trump’s entourage next month, with Clare hotels and much of the mid-west already booked out ahead of the US president’s visit to Doonbeg, The Journal reports. Trump is due in Ireland on 12 and 13 September, taking in Dublin […]
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Why Trump’s visit to Ireland brings an old political headache back
It was a pretty awkward meeting last time around The Irish government is bracing for a headache already as Donald Trump is preparing for his trip to the country next month. Trump first visited Ireland as president in 2019 during his first term, and that stop was an awkward one from the get-go as the […]
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Ryder Cup stars confirmed for the 2026 Irish Open
Irish Open lands more stars Four more Ryder Cup stars have been confirmed for the 2026 Amgen Irish Open, according to The42. Patrick Reed, Robert MacIntyre, Francesco Molinari and Sepp Straka will all tee it up at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg from 10-13 September. The quartet join a stacked line-up on the Clare […]
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Trump golf trip could be costliest sporting event in Irish history
Fore! That’ll cost €20M A Trump golf trip to Co Clare next month could become the most expensive sporting event in Irish history, with security costs estimated at €20 million, Newstalk reported. Donald Trump is due to visit Ireland, where he is expected to turn the sod on the site of a new US Embassy, […]
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