Munster county on the Atlantic edge; Ennis is the county seat.
During a weekend visit to Dublin, the US president has said he would "love to see" a united Ireland, calling reunification "a fantastic thing" and saying "it's going to happen eventually." His comments have prompted rebuttals from UK unionists, Reform UK and ministers who have reaffirmed support for the Good Friday Agreement.
US President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland for a two-day trip that includes meetings with Irish leaders and a stop at his Doonbeg resort to watch the Irish Open. Protests are planned, security is unprecedented, and Dublin’s Phoenix Park will host high-level talks amid a tense political and economic backdrop.
Shane Lowry has won the Irish Open at Doonbeg with a record 23-under total, extending his Open-era lineage and delivering a dominant performance boosted by late birdies. Patrick Reed finishes second, Niemann and Neergaard-Petersen follow, as Lowry cements his place as Ireland’s favourite in a windy, high-profile weekend.
Trump has said reunification of Ireland and Northern Ireland would be a phenomenal development, with the U.K. likely to have a say. He has stressed the Good Friday Agreement framework and the neutrality of the U.S. stance, while protests have greeted his visit and security preparations remain extensive.
The president has announced a trip to Ireland for Sept. 12-13, where he will attend events with embassy staff and officials, and visit Trump-owned golf properties. AP, New York Post and Independent note the trip underscores how official travel can intersect with family business interests, including LIV Golf ties and potential political signaling.
The Irish Open is being held at Doonbeg, with the US president's anticipated presence prompting tightened security. Rory McIlroy says crowds will be limited and the event will feel different, but players will focus on a challenging course.