The US President is expected to visit Ireland at the time of the Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort in September
It is believed that Mr Trump will come to Ireland at the time of the Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort in September(Image: Robert Perry/Getty Images)
Senior Gardai have begun planning for a visit to Ireland later in the year by US President Donald Trump, it has emerged.
Sources have revealed that officers are working on the assumption Taoiseach Micheal Martin will invite Mr Trump to Ireland when he meets the President at the White House on St Patrick’s Day.
They believe it is likely that Mr Trump will come to Ireland at the time of the Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort in September.
The source said: “They (gardai) are working on the assumption that the Taoiseach is going to ask the President to come here later in the year.
“The Irish Open is on at Dunbeg in September so that’s the most likely time frame for a possible visit.
Micheál Martin presents U.S President Donald Trump with a bowl of clover during a St. Patrick’s Day event on March 12, 2025 in Washington, DC(Image: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
“While the gardai are well up to the task having mounted similar operations in the past it is going to be a bit of a headache as a visit will come at the same time as Ireland is holding the EU presidency.
“Resources are going to be stretched that’s for sure and that’s why there are plans being made well in advance of a possible visit.”
Donald Trump’s son Eric has already stated that his father “really wants” to attend the 2026 Irish Open.
“I think he’s gonna be here. He really wants to be here — and I know Rory [McIlroy] definitely wants him here”, he said.
The Taoiseach has now confirmed he has accepted a formal invitation to meet with President Trump at the White House on St Patrick’s Day.
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin at the North Portico of the White House West Wing on March 12, 2025 in Washington, DC(Image: Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images)
In a speech to the Cork Chamber annual dinner on Friday night, Micheal Martin said the meeting will be “an opportunity to celebrate the warm and historic friendship between the US and Ireland”.
He said: “Today, I have received a formal invitation from president Donald Trump to visit the White House on St Patrick’s Day.
“In his letter he [Mr Trump] expresses that this visit would be an opportunity to celebrate the warm and historic friendship between the US and Ireland.
The Government did not confirm if a visit was on the cards but added that there is an open invitation.
A statement said: “There are currently no plans in place for a visit by President Trump to Ireland later this year, but the President of the US has previously been offered an open invitation to visit.
“The Taoiseach looks forward to meeting with President Trump as part of his St. Patrick’s Day travel in March.”
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.