Disruption in Dublin and Doonbeg as Trump set to visit
Dublin and Clare are preparing for significant traffic disruptions due to a high-security visit by US President Donald Trump. Authorities have implemented extensive road closures and security measures, advising travelers to allow extra time for airport transit.
Why it matters
The visit represents a major logistical and security challenge for Irish authorities, impacting public infrastructure and travel.
Gardaí have said the visit of US President Donald Trump to Ireland this weekend is one of the biggest security operations they have ever put in place.
The force has declared an extraordinary event and it will see gardaí perform 10,000 12-hour shifts between today and Sunday.
There will be disruption and traffic restrictions in Dublin and Clare during Mr Trump's visit.
The first part of the visit tomorrow morning will be concentrated around Dublin Airport and the Phoenix Park and will result in road closures around these areas.
He is expected to touch down on Air Force One at Dublin Airport tomorrow morning.
There will be rolling road closures in place around the airport from 7.30am until 9.30am and between 11.30am and 1.30pm.
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