Trump's 2-Day Irish Open Visit Draws Protests and Praise in 200-Person Doonbeg
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 12
Trump's 2-Day Irish Open Visit Draws Protests and Praise in 200-Person Doonbeg
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 12
Summary
Saturday and Sunday appearances by President Trump at the Irish Open are set to thrust Doonbeg — a village of about 200 — into an international spotlight.
Weeks of preparations have transformed the west-coast village, with bunting, fresh paint, paved roads and signs directing visitors to the nearby Trump International golf resort hosting the tournament.
Planned protests, critical newspaper columns and a sand mural reflect broader Irish opposition to Trump's politics, even as his arrival has stirred local anticipation.
Doonbeg residents and officials also credit the Trump-owned hotel with jobs and investment in an area where work is scarce, underscoring the split between political backlash and economic dependence.