Trump heads to Ireland to watch some golf at his club and conduct some diplomacy

NPR | By Franco Ordoñez

Published September 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM EDT

President Trump heads to Ireland hoping for a little diplomacy as he watches a tournament at his golf club in Doonbeg.

Franco Ordoñez

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