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President Trump meets Ireland's President Connolly in Dublin

Donald Trump is on a two-day visit to Ireland, where he will also attend a golf tournament at his own resort and hold a meeting with President Catherine Connolly.

12 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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US President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on Saturday morning for a two-day visit that includes a golf tournament at his Trump golf resort in Doonbeg. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris, who emphasized that Trump is looking forward to his golf course on the west coast of Ireland.

A key event of the visit is a meeting with Catherine Connolly, the President of Ireland, who has previously been critical of Trump and his policies. Against this backdrop of political tensions, the public is expecting a contentious encounter, with some citizens hoping Connolly will voice her critical remarks.

According to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Trump expressed his support for the reunification of Ireland and Northern Ireland during a meeting in Dublin on Saturday. Trump stated that such a reunification would be "very welcome" as he has "friends on both sides." This statement has caused considerable excitement in both Ireland and the UK.

Trump noted that the reunification of Ireland and Northern Ireland will eventually happen, bringing a facade of optimism to the ongoing discussions surrounding the Irish question. He also pointed out that the United Kingdom has a say in the matter, underscoring the situation's complexity.

There is growing anticipation that Trump's remarks about the reunification of the two regions will provoke a response, especially since the issue of belonging has been contentious for decades. Reports indicate that Trump remarked that "a reunification would be really cool," which has elicited mixed reactions.

Beyond these political aspects, a golf tournament is the central event of Trump's trip. The tournament is of personal interest to Trump, as he is heavily involved in both golf and the resort sector. Protests against Trump's visit are also underway, indicating the mixed feelings among segments of the Irish population.

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