Photos show President Trump's visit to Ireland that combines work and pleasure

Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Kin Cheung, And Peter Morrison

U.S. President Donald Trump and son Eric Trump watch the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links course in Doonbeg, Ireland, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Republished September 12, 2026 - 4:19 PM

Original Publication Date September 12, 2026 - 2:11 AM

President Donald Trump began his weekend visit to Ireland with talks with the country’s president and prime minister, before traveling to watch the Irish Open golf tournament held on a course he owns on the country’s Atlantic coast.

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