US President Donald Trump plans to visit Ireland in September 2026, with a scheduled appearance at the Irish Open golf tournament at his resort in Doonbeg. He is also expected to meet with Irish leadership in Dublin.
An Irish judge has denied a license extension for Lisdoonvarna's matchmaking festival, which would have allowed 2:30am closing hours. Gardaí cited stretched resources, possibly due to security concerns related to a potential Donald Trump visit to an Irish Open.
A judge advised attendees at Lisdoonvarna's month-long matchmaking festival in County Clare to complete their courting early after rejecting late license applications for all premises in September. The ruling ensures venues must close at standard hours during the event.