Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo to close for two days next week to facilitate Trump visit to Dublin
Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo will close for two days in September to accommodate a visit from US President Donald Trump. The visit includes a meeting with Irish President Catherine Connolly and a trip to Trump's golf resort in Doonbeg.
Why it matters
High-profile diplomatic visits often cause significant logistical disruptions to public infrastructure and local tourism.
ALL GATES AND roads of the Phoenix Park will be closed from next Thursday to Saturday to facilitate the visit of US president Donald Trump.
Trump will meet with President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin on Saturday next.
The Phoenix Park has apologised for any inconvenience this closure may cause and added that it appreciates the cooperation of the public.
All gates and roads will close from 11pm on Thursday 10 September until 6pm on Saturday 12 September.
This means that public access to attractions such as Dublin Zoo will not be facilitated during this period.
A notice on the Dublin Zoo website notes that it will be closed to visitors on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September for “operational reasons”.
Dublin Zoo will reopen as normal on Sunday 13 September.
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