A united Ireland would be 'fantastic' says Trump during Irish visit

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What happened

Trump is holding meetings in Dublin before attending the Irish Open golf tournament in Doonbeg, County Clare.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:41:53 UTC.

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  1. Ireland holds its breath as its leftwing president prepares to meet Trump

  2. Trump meets Ireland's leaders in Dublin before heading to his golf club

  3. Trump will meet with Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg

  4. A united Ireland would be 'fantastic' says Trump during Irish visit

  5. Trump says he would ‘love’ to see unified Ireland and ‘it may as well happen now’ as he visits Dublin – live

  6. Trump meets Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg

  7. Trump visits Ireland for talks, attend the Irish Open

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